Four members of the Fredericktown FFA chapter recently participated in the annual grasslands evaluation competition sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.  The competitions includes evaluation of slope, plant species, livestock stocking rates, soil test analysis, and wildlife habitat as these factors relate to the quality of an agricultural grassland area.  The contest was held in Perry County on a Department of Conservation managed area.  The Fredericktown team won fourth place.  Team members were: Rusty Allgier, Andrew Laut, Josh Obolla, and Ethan Smallen.

Submitted by FFA Chapter Reporter Katie Lamb