Office of University Communications 

Missouri State hosts 2008 Ag Forum

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University will host the 2008 Agriculture Forum on Friday May 2 in the White River Room at Bass Pro Shops.

Representative Roy Blunt, Missouri’s 7th District Congressman; and Charles Kruse, Missouri Farm Bureau President, will discuss national and state issues that impact agriculture. Following their 10-minute introductory comments, Janet Adkison, KMZU Farm Director from Carrollton, Mo., will moderate the question and answer portion of the event.

“While history shows that agriculture plays the most basic role in the wellbeing of our country, the pressures it faces today from many fronts result in a constant reexamination of our policies and practices,” said Dr. Anson Elliot, head of the Missouri State University department of agriculture. “These speakers can help us focus our attention on these challenges.”

Over 200 people are expected to attend, including Farm Bureau members from the region, agricultural business leaders, cattlemen, local legislators, university students, and faculty.   

  Dinner for the event will begin at 6:30 and a ticket for the meal and forum can be purchased for $20 by contacting the department of agriculture office at (417) 836-5638. Those who wish to attend the forum alone can attend at no cost and arrive 7 p.m.