The Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) Academy is a three-day conference that helps prepare incoming high school seniors to communicate, lead and advocate while gaining strategies and strengthening their knowledge on agriculture issues. The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) is the sole sponsor of the event administered by the Missouri FFA Association. The HYPE program was proposed by MCMC to bridge the gap among college and vocation-bound agricultural students. The annual conference equips the top 30 incoming high school senior FFA members to be advocates for agriculture by strengthening their knowledge of ag issues, sharpen their written and verbal communication skills and spark potential career interests.
