Salisbury FFA Chapter

06/30/2025

06/30/2025

Thank you BTC Bank!

The Salisbury FFA Chapter has been Awarded a $1,500 community impact grant from BTC Bank. Using this grant, we plan to improve our annual Food for America Program to increase the educational impact on our future FFA Members (elementary students).

Thank you, Aaron Carter, Kayla Fuemmeler, and Ashley Shisler for your help and consistent support!

Check in the comments for the winning video submission.

06/30/2025

Attention Students! Every FFA Member must complete 6 service hours!

Monday July 7th and Thursday July 17 are the final two opportunities to make up these hours. As of now, both days will be from 9am to 3pm. You will need to bring your own lunch.

Students whose hours are completed may work one or both days for FFA points, with a cap of 1 point per hour. This opportunity is limited to 5 students. First come, first serve.

Finally, many incoming students have not completed their required hours. These must be completed before school starts!

06/28/2025

This morning, FFA Camp came to a close with a powerful speech from Army Colonel Don Koonce. I’ve spent hours trying to find the right words to express the magnitude of what we were privileged to hear, but even now, I’m still left speechless.

Colonel Koonce, a retired Army officer, addressed the entire camp for what he knows will be the last time—after 20 years of speaking here. He shared his thoughts through what he called "stories," each one carrying a message that came down to four simple principles: Live well. Love well. Lead well. Leave well.

That final phrase—leave well—hit especially hard. Colonel Koonce hinted, with quiet honesty, that he is dying. In his own words, “A dying man will speak more honestly than a man who thinks he has tomorrow.”

Though somber, his words lit a fire in the hearts of everyone listening. He spoke of his Soldiers—those who served under him, both the living and the fallen. His patriotism was unwavering, his warrior ethos undeniable, and yet his gentleness shone through.

It was an honor to shake his hand and a privilege to hear his words. My only regret is that I couldn’t record the entire speech.

06/28/2025

FFA camp 2025!

06/28/2025

Looking sharp!

06/27/2025

As FFA Camp came to a close, every one of our Salisbury Members received recognition for their efforts.

Every member received their State Leadership Award!

Olivia Henke was also recognized as the chapters All Around Camper!

After the awards ceremony we had a little fun at the water park.

06/26/2025

Another very eventful day at FFA Camp!

Last night for supper we had a friendly competition between two table for the Total Table Challenge!

Challenge rules:
- Every scrap of food must be cleared from the table including ice, liquids, and all sides
- No puking
- First table done wins

06/26/2025

‼LIVESTOCK ENTRY DEADLINE‼
All livestock entries (4-H, FFA, and Open) must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025. No late entries will be accepted after the deadline!🐓🐎🐩

Enter now at:
https://mosf.fairwire.com/
More information at:
https://www.mostatefair.com/participate/livestock-building/livestock-exhibitors/

06/25/2025

I was pretty proud this morning to see all of our Salisbury FFA campers attending the VERY EARLY and OPTIONAL devotional service.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Salisbury should be proud of the seeds they’ve sown.

06/25/2025

Day two of FFA Camp! Trap Shooting, Dancing, Archery, Mess Hall cleanup, and a very nice evening view.

Huge thank you to Missouri Trap Shooters Association for providing a free afternoon of shooting.

06/24/2025

First day of FFA Camp 2025 is in the books!