Mid-Buchanan FFA Chapter

As you know, the pandemic has affected all of our lives and activities. We at Missouri FFA are working to find the best solutions within the health concern para...meters given to us by our state and national leaders. With our postponed 92nd State FFA Convention and our normal award cycle for National FFA applications usually starting in April, we have decided to move forward with releasing awards in an effort to give students time to prepare their applications for national competition. During the week of April 20, 2020 we will be releasing videos prepared by the 2019-2020 State FFA Officers announcing Proficiency Award winners (both Area and 1st/2nd state winners), National Chapter Award winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze Emblem categories) and the final four members in each of the four Star State categories (Placement, Agribusiness, Agriscience and Farmer). We plan to hold a convention later in the summer (in person or virtual) to focus on recognizing the achievements of FFA members and chapters while providing our state officer team the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of a challenging FFA year. Each evening the week of April 20-24 between 7 and 8 p.m., we will release the award videos. We will use Missouri FFA’s Facebook page (@MissouriFFA) and www.missouriffa.org as our release mechanism. The videos will also be posted on our Missouri FFA YouTube channel. Our mission was to find a time when families could watch each release together in the comfort of their HOME. Afterall, #MOFFAisHOME. Thank you for your concerns and know we are stronger together! 2019-2020 Missouri FFA State Officer Team and State Staff See more

Official update for event cancellations, changes, and next steps from the Missouri FFA Association. For more official updates, information, and resources- plea...se visit: www.missouriffa.org Thank you for your patience and understanding through these challenging times! We will make it through, especially if we remember #MOFFAisHome !

Ag Ed/FFA Family, In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), the State FFA Convention scheduled for April 23 ...and 24 is being postponed. Ag Ed staff members are working on a contingency plan for the State Convention program, State Leadership Development and State Career Development Events. My recommendation is that you reconsider holding all area and district FFA events involving significant numbers of students. While a variety of factors go into making a decision like this, be assured that the health and safety of our students and stakeholders is always our primary concern. As an association we know there will be questions. We are evlauating all options as we move through the next few days and weeks. Continue to check with your advisor and watch social media.

Congratulations Jacob Stephens on being elected Area I historian.

Congratulations to John Gach on receiving his State FFA Degree! John will also be competing for Star Farmer and Goat Production proficiency at state convention! Congratulations on all your hard work!