When Gage Swindler stood on stage at the Missouri FFA Convention in April as the winner of the State Star Farmer award, it was the culmination of years of effort and interest in agriculture.
Missouri Star Farmer appreciates FFA opportunities
Gage Swindler serves as a Missouri state FFA officer and earned the State Star Farmer award at the Missouri FFA Convention earlier this year.
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