Missouri student continues family legacy in FFA

From the FFA Week 2023 series

Benjamin Herrold
Feb 18, 2023
Feb 18, 2023

Missouri FFA 1st Vice President Hannah Rice and her mom, Diane Rice, hold up their FFA jackets. Diane was a state vice president in 1987-88.
Photo courtesy of Hannah Rice

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Benjamin Herrold

Hannah Rice says planning and communication help her navigate both her state officer duties and her senior year of high school.
Photo courtesy of Hannah Rice

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