Osage Beach, Mo.,–Don Laut, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), presented the Outstanding Legislator Award to Representative Dean Plocher (R-89th District) during the 2022 Missouri Pork Expo on February 8. Representative Plocher was chosen for his outstanding support of the Missouri Pork Association, the Missouri pork industry and all of agriculture.
“Representative Plocher, while an urban legislator, has a great understanding of agriculture and its importance here in Missouri. When dealing with issues at the Capitol, he brings practicality, common sense and a business mindset to the discussions; plus, he’s one you can count on to step up and do the right thing.” said Laut
Pork producers from across the state attended the 2022 Missouri Pork Expo held in Osage Beach, Missouri on February 8-9. Highlights included a trade show, educational sessions and guest speakers.
The Missouri Pork Association represents the state’s pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education and public policy. For more information about this or any other programs of the Missouri Pork Association, go to www.mopork.com, or call the Missouri Pork Association office at (573) 445-8375.
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