Columbia, Mo.,— Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security along with Missouri and many other states announced that agriculture and the food supply chain, including pork, are essential industries. As the nation responds to this critical human health crisis, Missouri’s …
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Six Students Compete in 2020 State Speech Finals
Columbia, Mo.,—Anderson Rogers, a student with the South Harrison FFA program, impressed the judges with his speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 11 at the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo.
Anderson was …
Katelyn Robinson, Wellsville, Receives MPA’s 2020 Missy North Memorial Scholarship
Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association has awarded the fifth annual Missy North Memorial Scholarship to Katelyn Robinson, a sophomore at the University of Missouri. Her selection was announced at the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11 in Columbia, …
William Crain, Monroe City, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—William Crain, a senior at Monroe City R-I High School, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. His selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11th …
Lauren Robinson, Wellsville, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Lauren Robinson, a senior at the University of Missouri High School, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February …
Anna Kate Link, Moberly, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Anna Kate Link, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on …
MPA Chairman’s Award Presented to Scott Phillips
Columbia, Mo.,–Marcus Belshe, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), announced Scott Phillips from Drexel as the recipient of the annual Chairman’s Award during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11.
Scott returned to the family farm in …
Mikalah Schafer, Springfield, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Mikalah Schafer, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February …
MPA Presents Award to Senator Mike Bernskoetter
Columbia, Mo.,–Marcus Belshe, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), presented the Outstanding Legislator Award to Senator Mike Bernskoetter (R-59th District) during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11. Senator Bernskoetter was chosen for his outstanding support …
Carly Collins, Lentner, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Carly Collins, a senior at South Shelby High School, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11th in …