president’s perspective

Welcome to 2021! I think we all can hope that this year is nothing like the last. As we approach spring, we can look forward to all of the opportunities FFA continues to offer during this challenging time.

Over that past few months, your state officer team has been traveling around the state to present Greenhand Motivational Conferences (GMCs). While these are typically held at the start of January, we decided to modify the conference and instead visit each chapter individually bringing energy and enthusiasm to our greenhand members! If you have had a GMC already this year, I hope you enjoyed it! If not, be on the lookout for a state officer to be heading your way very soon!

February marks a time for us to celebrate National FFA Week. It is a time when FFA members from around the country engage in fun and memorable experiences to celebrate our organization. Regardless of how your chapter is celebrating FFA week this year, we want to hear about it! Be sure to tag Missouri FFA on Instagram and Facebook with pictures of the fun you all are having this year.

As we approach what I call FFA season, let’s reflect on why we do what we do. Why do we participate in chapter activities? Why do we compete on contest teams? Why are we members of FFA? I hope that while we know we have fun during these events, there is a deeper meaning behind it. For me, I know that every time I participate in an FFA activity or contest, I am helping to achieve our vision of Growing Leaders, Building Communities and Strengthening Agriculture. As you work to do the same within your chapters, I encourage you to press on as the spring season approaches.

FFA members, be excited! 2021 is here, and we are going to make it the best one yet! I cannot wait to see what we accomplish this year!