Each year, around 10,000 attendees from across the state come together at Mizzou for the Missouri FFA Convention. It’s a three-day, high-energy celebration of student accomplishments and the future of Missouri agriculture.

Among the exceptional FFA students at Mizzou is Braden Havlik, who has served as a National FFA Officer Candidate and is the current CAFNR Student Council President. Braden is a great example of how Missouri FFA prepares students to lead the way.

Mizzou has hosted the convention for nearly a century, and after many years of growth in the Hearnes Center, we recently welcomed participants to Mizzou Arena for the first time. It’s an honor to recognize so many of our state’s future leaders. I was also grateful to receive the Honorary American Degree from FFA and to acknowledge ag’s importance to both our state and Mizzou’s land-grant mission. Congratulations to all who attended.

Later this week, we’ll also host the MSHSAA State Music Festival. Talented high school performers will fill our campus and the buildings around Lowry Mall with music. We look forward to welcoming them to Mizzou.

We’re proud to host the next generation and to celebrate their commitment to excellence. I hope to see many of them return to campus one day as Tigers!

— Mun