ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

    I know that the latest fundraising trend, the ALS Ice bucket Challenge, is not really related to agriculture but it is a great thing.

Why Not Try This?: Farmers' Market

    I honestly love farmers' markets, it is a way for communities to connect while providing a source of local produce to the consumer.
     We have a farmers' market in my hometown, but my favorite one is in Springfield, Missouri; Farmer's Market of the Ozarks.

Never Procrastinate When You Have to Keep a Recordbook

    With school starting that also means that FFA is starting to pick back up. This year I am taking Agribusiness Management and I am really excited.

They Forgot to Mention the Random Jobs an Officer Does

    This summer has been a busy one with Area Officer responsibilities. It started in June with Area Officer Institute (AOI), to today while working at the Missouri State Fair. But I think someone forgot to warn us about some of the not-so-nice jobs that come along with the title.

The First of Many Lasts and The Begining to a New Chapter

    Today was my last first day of school and also my eighteenth birthday! Being a senior in high school doesn't seem real right now, I can remember being my younger brother and going to high school as a freshman.

Agvocate Spotlight: Peterson Farm Brothers

    If you haven't heard of the Peterson Farm Brothers you may be living under a rock. They are proof that anyone can share their agriculture story, no matter how old you are. These three brothers ( Greg, Kendal, and Nathan) make parody music videos of popular pop songs. To be honest, I prefer their version. I also do not care for pop music most of the time. Anyway these three get to be the first in the Agvocate Spotlight!

Missouri Amendment 1

    It seems to be that when an 18 year old is interested in registering to vote is only during the presidential election. Being the one that supports Missouri Agriculture, I was really excited that I could vote YES for "Right to Farm" Amendment 1.