Missouri ALOT

Missouri ALOT Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow

Meet the Board - Today we’re recognizing three board members whose leadership is rooted in production agriculture and fa...
04/30/2026

Meet the Board - Today we’re recognizing three board members whose leadership is rooted in production agriculture and farm business.

⭐ Denny Mertz
⭐ Deena Glenn
⭐ Todd Gibson

Their practical insight and dedication help keep ALOT connected to the real needs and opportunities within Missouri agriculture.

ALOT Alumni Spotlight: Addie Yoder, Class XXWe are proud to recognize Addie Yoder (Class XX) for serving as President of...
04/29/2026

ALOT Alumni Spotlight: Addie Yoder, Class XX

We are proud to recognize Addie Yoder (Class XX) for serving as President of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation!

Addie continues to exemplify the leadership, service, and connection-building that are hallmarks of ALOT alumni. Through this role, she is helping strengthen relationships across Missouri while advocating for agriculture and women in leadership.

As Addie shared:
“Serving as president of the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation is an incredible honor. As someone deeply rooted in agriculture, I’m excited to connect our industry with this outstanding group of women leaders from across the state. With less than 2% of Americans directly involved in farming and even fewer being women, these conversations are an awesome opportunity to strengthen connections across our communities.”

We are proud to see Addie making an impact and representing Missouri agriculture so well. Congratulations on this outstanding leadership role!

Meet the Board - This week we are featuring three leaders helping shape the future of Missouri agriculture through advoc...
04/28/2026

Meet the Board - This week we are featuring three leaders helping shape the future of Missouri agriculture through advocacy, service, and leadership.

⭐ Chris Chinn
⭐ Garrett Hawkins
⭐ Robin Wenneker

Their experience and commitment help strengthen the mission of Missouri ALOT and invest in future agricultural leaders.

It was great to see ALOT alumni represented during U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ recent visit to Missour...
04/27/2026

It was great to see ALOT alumni represented during U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ recent visit to Missouri.

We’re especially proud to recognize Garrett Riekhof (Class XV) and Gary Riekhof (Class I), whose family farm helped host this important conversation on the future of agriculture. It’s also a testament to the strength of the ALOT network that several other alumni were represented in the crowd as Missouri ag leaders gathered to discuss issues impacting farmers and ranchers across our state.

From Class I to Class XV and beyond, ALOT leaders continue to help shape the future of Missouri agriculture!

Congratulations to Dr. Becky Mott (ALOT Class XIX) on being named Outstanding Mid-Career Teacher at the University of Mi...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Becky Mott (ALOT Class XIX) on being named Outstanding Mid-Career Teacher at the University of Missouri CAFNR 2026 Celebration of Excellence!

This recognition reflects Becky’s dedication to education, leadership, and the lasting impact she continues to make on students and Missouri agriculture. We are proud to celebrate one of our outstanding ALOT alumni and all she is accomplishing!

Please join us in congratulating Becky on this well-deserved honor! Mizzou College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Meet the Board: Scott Hays, Class VIWe’re proud to have Scott Hays serving as ALOT Board Treasurer! Scott is the Executi...
04/23/2026

Meet the Board: Scott Hays, Class VI

We’re proud to have Scott Hays serving as ALOT Board Treasurer! Scott is the Executive Director of the Missouri Pork Association and brings decades of experience in agriculture and leadership to the role. From serving in the U.S. Army to managing and transitioning his family’s swine operation to the next generation, Scott’s career reflects a deep commitment to agriculture and rural communities.

A proud ALOT alumnus, Scott has used the lessons from the program to lead in his business, serve his community, and support the pork industry. Scott and his wife of 39 years have six children and fourteen grandchildren and reside in Centralia, Missouri.

We’re grateful for Scott’s leadership and the impact he continues to make in Missouri agriculture!

Congratulations to ALOT Alumni Barry Kagay (Class IV) on his appointment to the Missouri Farm Service Agency State Commi...
04/21/2026

Congratulations to ALOT Alumni Barry Kagay (Class IV) on his appointment to the Missouri Farm Service Agency State Committee.

Barry’s decades of leadership in Missouri agriculture, commitment to stewardship, and service to his community make him a strong voice for farmers across our state. We are proud to see ALOT alumni continuing to lead and make an impact.

Join us in congratulating Barry on this well-deserved appointment!



🔗 https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/04-16-2026/usda-names-trump-administration-appointees-missouri-farm-service-agency

Investing in the next generation 🌱We’re proud to see ALOT featured in the April issue of Missouri Soybean Magazine, reco...
04/21/2026

Investing in the next generation 🌱

We’re proud to see ALOT featured in the April issue of Missouri Soybean Magazine, recognizing Rider Jackson, Hank Graves, and Tory Meyr as recipients of the Missouri Soybeans ALOT Scholarship.

This scholarship reflects a shared commitment to developing leaders who will help shape the future of Missouri agriculture, and we are thankful for the Missouri Soybeans continued partnership and support of ALOT.

A special shoutout to Samantha Turner, ALOT Class XXI, for writing this wonderful article and highlighting the impact of leadership development in our industry.

📖 Read the feature on page 26 here:https://mosoy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MSF_April-2026_Magazine_Web-Small.pdf

Congratulations to Robin Wenneker on her appointment as Chair of the Missouri Farm Service Agency State Committee!Robin ...
04/20/2026

Congratulations to Robin Wenneker on her appointment as Chair of the Missouri Farm Service Agency State Committee!

Robin shared that she looks forward to bringing a perspective grounded in agriculture, land stewardship, and long-term investment to the role, values that strongly reflect Missouri agriculture.

We are proud to celebrate Robin as an ALOT Class XVII alumna and current ALOT Board Member. Her leadership continues to make a lasting impact across our state.
Congratulations, Robin, on this well-deserved appointment.

🔗 https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/04-16-2026/usda-names-trump-administration-appointees-missouri-farm-service-agency

We’re proud to celebrate ALOT Class XII alumnus Johnny Viebrock on being named a Golden Owl Award finalist at the Missou...
04/17/2026

We’re proud to celebrate ALOT Class XII alumnus Johnny Viebrock on being named a Golden Owl Award finalist at the Missouri State FFA Convention.

Johnny’s nearly three decades of dedication to agricultural education, student leadership, and serving his community have made a lasting impact on countless students and the future of Missouri agriculture.

At ALOT, we are honored to call Johnny one of our alumni and grateful for the example he continues to set through his leadership and commitment to others. Congratulations, Johnny, on this well-deserved recognition!

Meet the Board: Zachary Fayette, Class XVIIIWe’re excited to have Zachary Fayette serving as ALOT Board Vice President! ...
04/16/2026

Meet the Board: Zachary Fayette, Class XVIII

We’re excited to have Zachary Fayette serving as ALOT Board Vice President! Zachary is the Market President for First State Bank and Trust in Sikeston, where he has spent the past 12 years supporting his local community through banking. He also serves on the Sikeston School Board and is passionate about investing in future leaders.

A Sikeston native, Zachary lives there with his wife and their two children. As he shared, “Living in a community where agriculture is the economic engine, I’ve seen firsthand its importance,” and we’re grateful for his commitment to supporting Missouri agriculture for the next generation. .

Meet the Board: Kayden Guymon, Class XIXWe’re excited to welcome Kayden Guymon as our new Board President! Kayden serves...
04/09/2026

Meet the Board: Kayden Guymon, Class XIX

We’re excited to welcome Kayden Guymon as our new Board President! Kayden serves as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy Counsel for the Missouri Farm Bureau and has a background in agricultural law. A proud CAFNR and Drake Law alumnus, Kayden grew up on a family farm in Illinois and remains active in supporting the next generation through his fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho.

Kayden, his wife Katie, and daughter Audrey live in Hartsburg, Missouri. Missouri ALOT is grateful for his leadership and looks forward to the vision and energy he’ll bring to our community!

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