FFA Members Motivated by State Officers

A total of 17 active members of the Poplar Bluff High School Future Farmers of America attended the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Three River College, during which students learned about opportunities within the national youth organization.

PBHS FFA members [standing from left] are Sarah McClain, Dustin Aubuchon, Nick Simpson, Cody Hale, Alex Frey, Austin Deaton, Sophia Harrison, Eli Stinson, Hannah Cash, Daniel Williams, Josh Cash, Chase Burch, Zack Head, Hunter Hudson, Logan Dunlap, Logan Birdsong and Chris Treaster; state FFA officers [seated from left] are Brandon Bothwell, Shaylee Wallace, Cole Edwards, Morgan Walkup, Kelsey Elbel and Yia Yan.

PBHS FFA members [standing from left] are Sarah McClain, Dustin Aubuchon, Nick Simpson, Cody Hale, Alex Frey, Austin Deaton, Sophia Harrison, Eli Stinson, Hannah Cash, Daniel Williams, Josh Cash, Chase Burch, Zack Head, Hunter Hudson, Logan Dunlap, Logan Birdsong and Chris Treaster; state FFA officers [seated from left] are Brandon Bothwell, Shaylee Wallace, Cole Edwards, Morgan Walkup, Kelsey Elbel and Yia Yan.

Through interactive workshops and skits from state FFA officers, local members were encouraged to be positive role models, get involved, make sound choices and make a positive difference in their lives, school and community, according to a press release from the Missouri FFA Association.