Forsyth FFA forestry team wins state competition

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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 24, 2025 – The Forsyth FFA Chapter won the forestry career development event at the 97th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 44 teams in the competition.

The team members are Taylor Braden, Evan Heier, Ty Henning, and Clay Muller. Braden placed 2nd, Heier placed 7th, Henning placed 18th and Muller placed 21st out of 168 participants. The Forsyth FFA advisor is Clint Glailey.

The forestry CDE tests the diversity of FFA members’ knowledge of the forestry industry. Students must be proficient in tree equipment identification, forest management, forestry applications and also take a general knowledge exam.

Sponsored by University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, this CDE is one way the FFA prepares student members for career success. CDEs engage student learning and make a real connection to lifetime goals.

The Missouri FFA has 26,900 members representing 365 chapters. The national organization has more than 1,027,273 members representing 9,235 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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