Members of the Chillicothe FFA placed well in state speaking contests. FFA Advisor Brook Kreatz says they had five students participating at the state level. Missouri Quarter Horse Association — Selby Miller 1st Sheep Producers — Seth Hansen 1st place Farm Bureau — Chase Neptune 3rd place Teach Ag — Claire Ripley 3rd place Fairs and Festivals — Claire Walker […]
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Monday, February 1st is the Deadline for those that wish to apply for the 2021 Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarships. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2021. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and three […]
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Chillicothe FFA Barnwarming this year has a theme of “Bibs and Boots.” The students have been working hard to raise money to support the chapter activities and their class in the selection of Barnwarming King and Queen. The celebration this year will be Saturday at 7:30 pm. Members will be outside for Barnwarming this year at the Litton Campus. They […]
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The Chillicothe FFA Barnwarming fundraiser is taking place to support chapter activities. Ava Gibson, a Senior at the Chillicothe High School and a member of the Chillicothe FFA, explains Barnwarming. This year’s candidates for King and Queen include: Seniors Trace Rardon and Ava Gibson Juniors Christian Peniston and Clara Leamer Sophomores Max Wagers and Lilly Stedem Freshmen Tucker Narr and […]
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Early this month, The Chillicothe FFA and Litton Crusaders took pumpkins to Hale, Southwest, Chula and Bishop Hogan. The pumpkins were donated by a local family. The PreK-2nd classes will compete in a pumpkin decorating contest and the entries will be turned in by October 26th to be judged. The Litton Crusaders put together a fact sheet about pumpkins and […]
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The annual Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions raised just over $193,000 to support the Youth in Agriculture scholarship program. The funds were raised through the sale of the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion animals from this year’s fair. Included in the sale from the local area was the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow shown by Connor Keithley, of Chillicothe. […]
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Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions have been named in the Market Barrow Contest at the Missouri State Fair. The Reserve Grand Champion is Conner Keithley of Chillicothe. He is the son of Chad and Betsy Keithley and is a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. Connor’s Barrow weighed 292 pounds.
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The Missouri State Fair officially opens August 13th and runs through the 23rd. The fair this year is a Youth Livestock Show and the local clubs have sent items from the local fairs that will be on display for those attending the Livestock Shows. For the Livestock Shows, the winners are being announced as the contests are completed. KCHI will […]
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Winners in Friday’s breeding swine show were: Overall Supreme Boar went to Kaylee Lewis Overall Reserve Supreme Boar went to Kaylee Lewis Overall Supreme Breeding Gilt went to Kaylee Lewis Overall Reserve Supreme Breeding Gilt went to Riggin Isaacs 3rd overall Breeding Gilt went to Connor Keithley 4th overall Breeding Gilt went to Remington Isaacs 5th overall Breeding Gilt went […]
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A Chillicothe FFA member is a 2020/2021 State FFA Vice President. Rachel Holt of Dawn is the daughter of David and Lugenis Corbin, and Lenzie Holt. During high school, Holt served as chapter 2nd vice president and area president. She competed at the district level in creed speaking, FFA knowledge, agronomy and parliamentary procedure career development events. She participated at […]
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