Submitted by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer

Dexter, Missouri - Members of the Dexter High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter attended the 85th Annual Missouri State FFA convention on April 18-19 held at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. 

The members of the Dexter FFA earned their way in several different ways. Three members participated in the state FFA choir. One performed talent during the convention. Two members received State award medals for their record books. One received a state award medal for the chapter scrapbook. Four members competed on the State Poultry judging team. One member received a state Proficiency award. One member received the State FFA degree.

While at the convention, four members participated in the State Courtesy Corps and three worked in the State Media Room.

Over 9,300 FFA members and guests attended the convention. The guests attending from Dexter were, Darren and Kay Davis and Vickie Shipman.

Pictured in the photo are Emily Peters, Madison Bishop, Garrett Kyle and Ronnie Shipman on the front row.  Chelsey Massey, Matney Davis, Chelsea Cox and Paula Hagy in the middle row and Hannah Craft, Jackson Hubbard, and Erika McCoy on the back row.

Congratulations to all of the FFA Members who attended the State Convention!