COLUMBIA, Mo., April 17, 2026 – The Missouri FFA Association named Don Tiller, an Honorary State FFA Degree recipient at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention.
Tiller serves as a conservation agent for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He has been in this role since 1987 and has been with the department since 1979. A Maysville FFA alumnus, he has been a longtime supporter of the Missouri FFA Association within the Central District. Through his work, Tiller has assisted with the Area VII Trap Shooting League for more than 20 years. His work has impacted over 3,000 FFA members and advisors through competitions, classroom visits and conservation education.
Known for his unwavering dedication to youth development, Tiller has consistently invested his time in helping students explore opportunities in conservation and trapshooting. He is recognized for his willingness to be a mentor to members, answer questions and support local chapters and events. His efforts have provided students with real-world learning experiences.
The Missouri FFA Association recognizes Honorary State FFA Degree recipients for their valuable efforts and contributions to the FFA organization and its members. Those eligible to receive the Honorary FFA Degree include farmers, school superintendents, principals, members of the board of education, chapter advisors, teachers, staff members in agricultural education, business professionals and others who are helping to advance agricultural education and the FFA.
The Missouri FFA has 27,000 members representing 369 chapters. The national organization has more than 1,042,245 members representing 9,407 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
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