FFA News
August 11, 2021
Cassville FFA Chapter participates in Newton, McDonald County Fairs
The Cassville FFA chapter participated in the Newton County Fair July 7 - 10, as well as the McDonald County Fair July 15- 17. Cassville FFA members competing included (from top left to bottom right): Peter Littlefield, Timothy Hudson, Tierany Sloan, Langston Mitchell, Dakota Bowen, Hailey Bowen, Jarrett Hinson, Elizabeth Ray, Maci Barton, Colton Blankenship, and Hallie Fratus. These fairs include the judging of animal conformation as well as the contestants’ showmanship. The Cassville FFA chapter brought home several awards for their hard work this year.
Southwest FFA SAE Spotlight: Macy Colf
Southwest FFA Reporter, Macy Colf (above), tends to her Missouri Blue rabbits
Macy Colf, Southwest FFA Reporter
• Explain in your words what an SAE project is and what it means to you.
To me an SAE project means taking on responsibilities that will help me in the future. It provides an opportunity take on responsibility and deepened my agricultural knowledge outside of the classroom.
• What is your SAE?
I raise and sell rabbits called Missouri Blues. It’s a mixed breed of a New Zealand white and American chinchilla, which means they are good for pets or meat production. They are white with grey spots with blue eyes!
• What about this interests you?
The breed was curated by a family member and I intend to keep this breed going as long as I can.
• How can this opportunity help in the future?
This opportunity can help increase the population of these unique rabbits. And my future is enhanced by learning work ethic and the process of running a small population.
• What have you found to be your greatest strength and weaknesses through this SAE project?
My greatest strength has been my level of commitment to my animals. My greatest weakness has been fine tuning my operation to maximize profit.
• Has this experience helped you make any decisions regarding your future career?
It has grown my interest in the agricultural field, and made me realize there is more to agriculture than just cows and crops.
• Explain in your words what an SAE project is and what it means to you.
To me an SAE project means taking on responsibilities that will help me in the future. It provides an opportunity take on responsibility and deepened my agricultural knowledge outside of the classroom.
• What is your SAE?
I raise and sell rabbits called Missouri Blues. It’s a mixed breed of a New Zealand white and American chinchilla, which means they are good for pets or meat production. They are white with grey spots with blue eyes!
• What about this interests you?
The breed was curated by a family member and I intend to keep this breed going as long as I can.
• How can this opportunity help in the future?
This opportunity can help increase the population of these unique rabbits. And my future is enhanced by learning work ethic and the process of running a small population.
• What have you found to be your greatest strength and weaknesses through this SAE project?
My greatest strength has been my level of commitment to my animals. My greatest weakness has been fine tuning my operation to maximize profit.
• Has this experience helped you make any decisions regarding your future career?
It has grown my interest in the agricultural field, and made me realize there is more to agriculture than just cows and crops.