Missouri FFA students get involved in community

Benjamin Herrold
Feb 15, 2025
Feb 15, 2025

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TARKIO, Mo. — On a cold February day, officers for the Tarkio FFA Chapter were at work planning chapter events. The previous weekend had been the annual fish fry for the community.

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