Gibson is state winner in fiber and/or oil crop award area

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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 18, 2024 – Dylan Gibson of Osborn won the Missouri FFA Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Proficiency Award at the 96th Missouri FFA Convention. 

Gibson, a graduate from Osborn High School, is the son of Ferren and Jana Gibson. He is a member of the Stewartsville FFA Chapter. His advisor is Tom Thompson. 

Gibson’s supervised agricultural experience program involves working at Jackson Farms. His responsibilities include preparing and repairing all equipment and assisting with the harvesting of 3400 acres of soybean. 

As an FFA member, Gibson has competed in many career development events and has exhibited in market goat exhibitors. 

After graduating high school, Gibson’ plans include studying agriculture business at North Central Missouri College. 

Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excel as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while gaining hands-on career experience. Fiber and/or Oil  is one of 46 proficiency award areas recognized at the state level. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council sponsored this award.

The Missouri FFA has 26,830 members representing 362 chapters. The national organization has more than 945,000 members representing 9,163 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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