It was great to be in Chillicothe to celebrate our 2021-22 Litton Leadership Scholars.

Our College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources chose scholars to complete an immersive leadership development experience. Participants shared how the program contributed to their professional growth and met with members of the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation and the local community.

We started the program 10 years ago in memory of Jerry Litton ­­– a former U.S. House representative, Senate candidate, Mizzou alum and Chillicothe resident. Since its founding, more than 200 students have participated.

I was proud to recognize their accomplishments and hear from the next generation of Missouri ag leaders. We also recently announced our next cohort of Litton Leadership Scholars for 2022-23.

— Mun