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Missouri FFA Convention brings together ag youth

The Missouri State FFA convention brings together thousands of Missouri’s young people for competition and meetings.  Rebecca Tate from Trenton helps in the media room, but enjoys most her place on her chapter’s meats judging team.

“I absolutely love it,” she told Brownfield Ag News Thursday.  “I’m on the team with three of my best guy-friends. I’m the only girl, so it kind of interesting at times; it’s one of those things that after you do it for two weeks, it just comes naturally, everything’s a natural instinct to you, you know those cuts, you see that steak and you know which one’s the one that you want to eat.”

State Secretary Taylor Washburn from Eagleville became involved with the FFA because of her family’s history in the organization.  After a few years as a member, Washburn decided to increase her involvement.

“Whenever it came to run for state office, I knew that I wanted to give back to the organization that had given so much to me,” said Washburn, “and help inspire younger members to come and fill this role that I’m about to leave.”

State FFA President Abrea Mizer tells Brownfield that the FFA gave her a foundation for her to explore different areas of agriculture and find an area she loves.

“From there I’ve been able to develop leadership skills and speaking abilities and a passion for agriculture, more importantly, and so I think that’s really prepared for the future and [made it possible] to find my purpose within this industry,” said Mizer.

The state FFA convention continues in Columbia through Friday.

AUDIO: Abrea Mizer (4 min. MP3)

AUDIO: Rebecca Tate (4 min. MP3)

AUDIO: Taylor Washburn (5 min. MP3)