Have you ever driven down a rural highway in Missouri and noticed a boot on a fence post? I have and learned that the meaning of it is the reason why you should never touch it.
It seems like every time we turn around the Missouri 4-H'ers and the Missouri FFA are stepping up to help others across the state. This time it's not different as the two groups and Missouri Farmers Care are working with pork producers, meat processors and now FFA and 4-H youths to help curb food insecurity in the state.
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There is so much stuff going on at the Missouri State Fair that is so important to people in our area. Farming, agriculture and youth in farming are so very vital to our way of life. So of course, a lot of what goes on at the Fair is showing off how great they all are! These farmers and their families really work so incredibly hard to produce such wonderful livestock and product, and it's a great
Today I had two of the members of the Sedalia Area Farmer's Market board in to tell us about the different options you have to get fresh food for your family. Brenda Raetz and Beverly Rollings came in and told us some info you might not know about the SAFM.
In the last year or so, there has been a lot of attention given to our farmers. The Dodge commercial during the Super Bowl is one that immediately comes to mind. I think in this day and age, farming needs more attention, especially when you think they are responsible by and large for the food on our tables.
Here you go. Watch this Dodge Ram Super Bowl 2013 commercial narrated by Paul Harvey and cry. Good ol' Paul Harvey -- he wasn't afraid to really go for the heart strings.
This is the best parody of "Gangnam Style" that I've seen yet! Check out this video from the Peterson Farm Bros, a couple of guys from Kansas that make music videos to promote agriculture. Be sure to thank a farmer for your food!