The Missouri FFA Association has once again awarded Marshall FFA Chapter with Top Chapter in the state. Marshall FFA was also named the Premier Chapter in Growing Leaders. These designations were selected from the 35 chapters recognized with a Missouri FFA Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter award.

The Marshall FFA growing leaders activities included Bacon SAEs Happen. Freshman FFA members were given the opportunity to create, market and sell an agricultural product for their first supervised agricultural experience program. Students divided into groups to develop individualized marketing plans and cure pork bellies. They then promoted their product through the chapter’s social media.

Chapter activities in the strengthening agriculture category included Future of Food in America. Members taught elementary and junior high students about where their food comes from by giving them the opportunity to interact with animals and crops, and see the technology that goes into food production.

Building communities activities included a Veterans Day Honor Assembly. Marshall FFA members hosted a free breakfast for 63 local veterans and their guests. Then, they led a school assembly to recognize the veterans. They played a Veterans Day video, read a poem and recognized each veteran’s service.

Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

The Marshall FFA advisors are Morgan Borts, Tyler Burgin and Emily Reed.

The top chapters compete for the National FFA Chapter Award. Winners will be announced this fall at the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.