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Odessa FFA students report enrollment gains, industry credentials and regional certification event

Odessa R-VII School Board · December 9, 2025
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Odessa FFA students told the school board the chapter now enrolls about 250 students, ranked 10th in Missouri, offers 16 courses across five of six pathways, and will host a regional certification event March 17 to deliver 17 industry-recognized credentials.

Odessa FFA students told the Odessa R‑VII School Board on Monday that the chapter has grown substantially and expanded career and technical offerings.

Harper Dicki, an Odessa FFA junior who identified herself as the chapter president and an area secretary, said the district’s agricultural program is a three‑teacher operation with about 250 students enrolled for the 2025–26 school year and that the chapter is ranked 10th in the state for program enrollment. Dicki said Odessa offers 16 unique courses and currently provides…

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