Area FFA Chapters Excel at Columbia Contests

Students from Gallatin, Cameron, Meadville, Milan, and Grundy R-5 earn top finishes in multiple events

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Students from several area FFA chapters recorded impressive results at judging contests hosted by the Columbia FFA chapter on Saturday. Teams and individuals from Gallatin, Cameron, Meadville, Milan, and Grundy R-5 placed among the top finishers in a variety of events, including agricultural sales, agronomy, dairy cattle, entomology, farm management, and poultry judging.

Why it matters

The strong performances by these local FFA chapters showcase the agricultural knowledge and skills of students in the region, highlighting the value of FFA programs in preparing young people for careers in the agriculture industry. The contests also provide opportunities for friendly competition and camaraderie among neighboring FFA chapters.

The details

In the agricultural sales contest, Gallatin placed first among seven teams, with Sullivan Bird finishing first individually and Brynn Bird placing fifth. Cameron took first in dairy cattle, with Ryker Haggard earning the individual title and Dillon Robinson placing third. Cameron also claimed the top spot in farm management, and Thatcher Haggard was the individual winner. In poultry judging, Cameron finished first as a team, and Carly Jo McCloud placed first individually with Macy Essary taking fourth.

  • The contests were held on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Gallatin FFA Chapter

An FFA chapter representing the Gallatin, Missouri area that had several top finishes, including a first-place team in agricultural sales and individual placings in that event.

Cameron FFA Chapter

An FFA chapter representing the Cameron, Missouri area that dominated several contests, including first-place finishes in dairy cattle, farm management, and poultry judging.

Meadville FFA Chapter

An FFA chapter representing the Meadville, Missouri area that placed in the top five in agronomy and dairy foods.

Milan FFA Chapter

An FFA chapter representing the Milan, Missouri area that placed third in the FFA knowledge contest, with Jacob Cruz finishing fourth individually.

Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter

An FFA chapter representing the Grundy R-5 school district in Missouri that placed in the top 10 in entomology and FFA knowledge.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by these local FFA chapters demonstrate the depth of agricultural knowledge and skills among students in the region, highlighting the value of FFA programs in preparing young people for careers in the agriculture industry. The friendly competition and camaraderie fostered by these contests help strengthen the agricultural community in the area.