see why, as both FFA advisors at Russellville are proud RHS alumni. At Russellville High School, FFA is deeply ingrained in the school and local community. The program emphasizes four key values: com- munity, initiative, responsibility, and hard work. Working based on direct investment to the community through their SAE, and continued and Community Breakfast. These events not only bring people togeth- er but also serve as vital fundraisers to support FFA activities. Tanner think that is truly what this organization is all about.” The chapter continually seeks ways to enhance its educational impact. Recent initiatives include planting fruit trees on campus, providing food for the school’s Athletic Food Pantry, and organizing ments, such as the development of a food science lab and hydro- ponic towers, continue to demonstrate FFA’s commitment to hands- on learning. Aside from community work, FFA members also engage Speaking, competing at the district and state levels. FFA also provides members with invaluable travel opportunities.
to the broader agricultural industry and service projects. The chap- ter also organizes reward trips to neighboring states, featuring tours of agricultural businesses, historical sites, and interactive learning experiences. These trips give students a comprehensive view of agriculture and community beyond Missouri. For many members, all of this work is about more than achieve- ments—it’s about the experiences that shape their high school years and beyond. “One of my favorite memories was walking through the hallways at RHS while the student body gathered and cheered and Tanner treasures the moment he stood on stage as a state-level com- petitor in public speaking. “Getting my name called out and being rec- ognized on a stage in front of the whole FFA Student Body of Missouri expresses that FFA has created priceless memories for her. “FFA pos- itively impacted my life for the last four years and for many more to
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skills and helped me understand what a good leader is,” she tells us. Russellville FFA continues to set ambitious goals. The program plans to apply for additional grants to fund new initiatives and ex- and provide learning infrastructure remain at the forefront of their mission. As Russellville FFA grows, so does its impact on students, the school, and the wider community. With a legacy built on leader- ship, dedication, and service, Russellville FFA is not only shaping fu- ture agricultural professionals—it’s cultivating tomorrow’s citizens, one student at a time.
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