Workshops, Community Service Project Expand MO FFA Convention Experience

Stage of the 2019 Missouri FFA Convention, which took place in Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)

The 96th Missouri FFA Convention will offer a series of workshops Thursday and Friday for chapters to take in and enhance their members’ experience with the organization. State executive secretary Teresa Briscoe says two of the workshops Thursday will be led by National FFA Secretary and Mexico FFA alumnus Grant Norfleet.

Central MO Info · 24 0416 Teresa Briscoe on Workshops led by National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet

Another workshop, set for Friday, will see FFA members who work with beef cattle complete their Beef Quality Assurance certification training, sponsored by the Missouri Beef Industry Council.

Central MO Info · 24 0416 Teresa Briscoe on BQA Certification Workshop at Missouri FFA Convention

Meanwhile, several chapters will spend part of their time at convention completing a community service project.

Central MO Info · 24 0416 Teresa Briscoe on Community Service project planned for Missouri FFA Convention

The 96th Missouri FFA Convention begins Wednesday afternoon, with all general sessions and most activities centered on the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri campus.