State fair ribbon: James Ballard, a member of the South Harrison FFA chapter, displays a grand champion ribbon he received at the State Fair for his working in restoring a 1949 John Deere tractor.
The South Harrison FFA Chapter had a very successful Missouri State Fair. Students were showing livestock and exhibiting items in the FFA Building during the fair August 8-18.
James Ballard was awarded the Grand Champion Restored Tractor for his work on his John Deere 1949 Model A tractor. He was also awarded the Grand Champion Agricultural Mechanics award. James exhibited his crossbred steer and placed 2nd in class.