Larrick Selected for the Agribusiness Academy
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Peyson Larrick of Shelbina, Mo., was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA).
Larrick and the other students selected will spend a week in June in the Kansas City area learning about many of the unique opportunities available in agriculture.
“The students selected to attend the Missouri Agribusiness Academy are leaders at their schools and future leaders in U.S. agriculture,” said Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “We look forward to exposing these student leaders to many different career opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness throughout the coming year.”
On Monday, June 2, the MAbA class will convene in Jefferson City. After an overview and tour of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the students will travel to Kansas City and spend the week there.
During the 2025 Missouri Agribusiness Academy, the students will visit ag businesses and learn about career opportunities in animal health, ag production and more. Beyond the summer agribusiness tour, MAbA members will have the opportunity to participate in Missouri State Fair activities, a winter Legislative Day and the MAbA graduation ceremony at the Missouri State FFA Convention.
Since 1988, the Missouri Agribusiness Academy has awarded more than 1,000 academy memberships through a competitive application and interview process for high school sophomores interested in pursuing agriculture-related college degrees and careers.
To be eligible for the Missouri Agribusiness Academy, students must come from a farming family or be an active member of the National FFA Organization or 4-H.
Larrick is a sophomore at South Shelby High School, where he is an active member of the South Shelby FFA Chapter and Lentner Pioneers 4-H Club. He is the son of Tim Larrick and Michelle Larrick.
For a full list and photos of students participating in the 2025 Missouri Agribusiness Academy, as well as more information on the Department of Agriculture, please visit the Department online at agriculture.mo.gov.
