Cass Career Center FFA

Today, four of our students - Koley Helm, Duncan Boyd, Emily Munoz Evans, & Michaela Becker - attended the FFA Public Speaking Institute in Columbia! They had the opportunity to sharpen their communication skills, build confidence in public speaking, and learn to inspire others through the powerful use of words thanks to Andrew McCrea and the State FFA Officers!

We’re so proud of their dedication to growing as leaders in agriculture and beyond! We hope the skills they gained will shine as they compete this spring and beyond in speaking contests!

This is our 5th year of doing this project with Bright Futures! We enjoy helping our community!

The Cass Career Center FFA Chapter and Wal-Center 4-H Club of Harrisonville received a grant from Missouri Farmers Care to purchase fresh fruit during the winter months for the Bright Futures Harrisonville food assistance program. On January 14th, FFA members Carly Taylor, MaKala Sule, Emmitt Enderle, and Tanner Chapman delivered bags of clementine oranges and apples to Station 42.

This was a great experience for our students to TIG weld......

Congratulations to Cass Career Center FFA Alumni, Jace Rutledge on his big success in Steer Wrestling this past year!

Thank you, Mr. Foster, for your donation to the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter!

Thank you John Foster for donating a copy of his book: Lookin' Back as Remember by John Foster about the history of Harrisonville. Mr. Foster is an original signer of the Cass Career Center (Harrisonville) FFA Charter in 1949. In the book, Mr. Foster references the impact FFA had on his life. The book, numbered #49 is in reference to the founding of our FFA Chapter in 1949. Accepting the book are FFA Secretary, Audri Craig, Historian Taylor Kanoy, and Parliamentarian Jackson Alvarez, who is holding the original FFA Charter from 1949 with Mr. Foster's name on it. In addition, Mr. Foster's FFA jacket is displayed in a case at the Cass Career Center. Thank you for your continued support of our program and students, Mr. Foster!

THANK YOU Kristie Fisher at Hawthorn Bank for visiting with our students about financing and real estate.

Thank you to Kristie Fisher at Hawthorn Bank for visiting with our Agribusiness Management students about real estate loans. Students drafted proposals of real estate they were interested in purchasing at age 30 and completed the steps to acquire the financing necessary to purchase the real estate. Thank you Kristie for providing our students with real-world experiences.

We had a great Christmas Party.....

This week, agriculture students are wrapping up many shop projects they have been working on to close out the semester. Ag Construction students are finishing their jackstand welding project, Ag Structures students are working on landscaping tractors and planter benches, and Ag Science II students are finishing their woodworking projects.

On Monday, December 13, Agriculture students heard from Miss Amy Hoyt from Northwest Missouri State University about opportunities to study agriculture in college. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise, Miss Hoyt.

Ag Science 1 Field Trip Highlights!

Our Ag Science 1 students had an incredible time exploring some amazing local businesses during our field trip Tuesday! A huge thank you to the wonderful teams at Heritage Tractor, Midwest Lumber, and Red Barn Ranch for showing us the ins and outs of your operations!

Heritage Tractor: We got a close-up look at what sets John Deere apart from its competitors, from the sales floor to the parts warehouse, and service shop students got a first hand look at the technology and equipment that helps keep agriculture running smoothly.

Midwest Lumber: Our students learned all about how this company produces roof trusses and floors for the construction of various structures all over the region. Students even got to test their knowledge for some swag at the conclusion of the tour.

Red Barn Ranch: Matt Moreland provided a great overview of what goes into starting a business like Red Barn Ranch. Students learned the history of the business and were inspired to try new things. (not pictured - students enjoying the activities at Red Barn Ranch)

This trip truly brought our lessons to life, showing how diverse and interconnected the world of agriculture is. Thank you to everyone who made this day unforgettable for our students!

Some students in Agribusiness Management had the opportunity to learn about real estate and buying property from Jessie Brown Real Estate and CCC FFA Alumni. Thank you Jessie for giving our students insight on purchasing real estate!

Our Ag Science 1 students who ordered FFA Jackets have officially received them, marking the beginning of their journey in agricultural leadership and education. These jackets symbolize hard work, dedication, and pride in being part of the FFA family.

We couldn’t be prouder of these students as they take their first steps toward growing as leaders, building lifelong skills, and embracing the FFA motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

We look forward to these students future in the agriculture program and FFA!

We are proud to call Matt Moreland an alumni of the Cass Career Center FFA and former Chapter President. Keep doing remarkable things, Matt. Your love of agriculture and educating the future is inspirational.

'It's in my blood': Harrisonville farmer shares his love for farming with his community A farmer from Harrisonville, Missouri, is not only one of 10 farmers chosen from across the country to represent agriculture in the U.S., but he also owns and operates a popular pumpkin patch.

Agribusiness Management students visited Cass County Zoning and Codes on November 21st as a part of their Real Estate Planning Unit.

We had a great day in Veterinary Science! Thank you to CCC FFA Alumni Dr. Rebecca Morrison for the experience.

Thank you to all our members and community supporters who brought in care package items for our brave young men and women serving our country!

Just in time for the holiday season, Mr. Shurvington’s Landscape Class had the incredible opportunity to visit a nearby Christmas tree farm today! Students gained hands-on insights into the art and science of growing these iconic holiday trees.

From sustainable farming techniques and tree care to harvesting and planning for a unique business like this, the tour offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dedication and expertise that make the season so special for everyone who visits the farm.

A huge thank you to Mike Haffner at Pumpkins and Pines for welcoming us and sharing your knowledge of Christmas tree farming!

Be sure to visit them later this month as they open for their final season!

We are excited to share we received a Missouri FFA Foundation Technology Grant to purchase digital soil testing units to test nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in soil.