Lawrence County Missouri Farm Bureau

County Board Member Jim McCann is featured in this story.

With sadness in our hearts, the Lawrence County Farm Bureau board of directors shares this information regarding the passing of board member Carolyn Wilks. Carolyn not only worked in the Mount Vernon office for many years, but has served the county board as secretary-treasurer for numerous years. Carolyn had a deep commitment to Farm Bureau, both locally and statewide. A kind, gentle, special lady, we will miss her. Please keep all those who loved Carolyn in your thoughts and prayers.

Even though they’d never ask us to, this week we stop for a moment to thank our farm and ranch families of Missouri. These families spend countless hours, thro...ugh all weather, through all events, to ensure that the food, fiber and fuel needs of our country are met. Thank you farmers and ranchers! #ThankAFarmerWeek Mentions: Missouri Farm Bureau

Join us as we spotlight the importance of agriculture during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week! This special week is a time to celebrate the abundance ...of food, fuel and fiber produced by the American farmer. Throughout the week, county Farm Bureau volunteers will be giving back to their local communities in a variety of ways, sharing the message of agriculture with friends and neighbors. Thank a Farmer efforts are coordinated by the Missouri Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee.

We traveled to the Missouri State Fair for this episode of "From the Farm: Virtual Field Trips," as MOFB staff chatted with a number of competitors and particip...ants during last year's events! This series of virtual field trips is perfect for Grade 4 through Grade 6 students but can be used in any classroom - virtual or in-person. To view the full video and to learn more about MOFB's commitment to education in Missouri, visit our website: https://mofb.org/education/

We had the honor of recognizing Mo Beef Mo Kids pioneer and southwest Missouri champion Jim McCann at the Missouri Cattlemen's Convention this morning. He was p...resented with a custom Mo Beef Mo Kids Champion belt buckle and certificate of appreciation, accompanied by his sons, Jason and Travis. McCann was involved in the program’s infancy, bringing an idea to fruition through a partnership with Missouri Beef Industry Council and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. He has served as a volunteer in southwest Missouri since its formation and has helped organize beef donations to benefit thousands of Missouri students. Join us in thanking Jim McCann for his passion, dedication and efforts!

The Association Honor's Reception just wrapped-up and we would like to extend congratulations to all of the winning counties and members, including the overall ...affiliate, Southwest Missouri Cattlemen's Association. Attendees got to hear from National Cattlemen's Beef Association President, Marty Smith and enjoyed the wise words he had to offer. We are grateful he was able to join us! A huge thank you to the reception sponsor, Missouri Corn, and the award sponsor, Gallagher!

Congratulations to Lawrence County Farm Bureau board member Jim McCann!

Our "From the Farm: Virtual Field Trip" series continues with a stop at the Saint Louis Science Center! To help continue the promotion of agriculture in Missour...i classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri Farm Bureau has created this series of informational videos - perfect for Grade 4 through Grade 6 students but can be used in any classroom. To learn more about Missouri Farm Bureau's commitment to education in Missouri (and to view the first two episodes from this series), visit our website: https://mofb.org/education/

Join us for another "From the Farm: Virtual Field Trip" as we continue to promote agriculture in Missouri classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series o...f informational videos is perfect for Grade 4 through Grade 6 students but can be used in any classroom virtual or in-person. Last week, we published part one (https://bit.ly/2V0pxfp) of a visit to Bean & Bean Cotton Company, and today, we are proud to share part two of this trip, which includes a stop at Caruthersville Gin, Inc.! For the full video & to see all of MOFB's education-related content for students across the state, please visit: https://bit.ly/3l5acVw.

Thanks to Missouri farmers and ranchers who provide delicious and nutritious beef for all of us to enjoy. Meet the Schnakeswho have a cow/calf opeation in Sou...thwest Missouri. Scynthia is a Board Director for the Missouri Beef Industry Council and a supporter of Mo Beef Mo Kids. https://www.mobeef.org//missouri-farm/qa-with-the-schnakes

Do we have the opportunity for you! As we thought about what we were thankful for this season, we came up with two... beef and you! So, we decided to create an ...activity page that celebrates both. Earn a pizza party for your elementary class by completing our Beef Builds Healthy Bodies activity page! The activity page allows students to explore Beef’s Big 10 nutrients. All elementary classrooms in Missouri are eligible to participate. Here’s how: 1. Download and print the Beef Builds Healthy Bodies activity page (front and back) for your entire class. 2. Have your class color the front of the activity page and respond to the prompt on the back. 3. Mail the completed activity pages to the following address by DECEMBER 1 for the chance to win a pizza party for your class. Downloads and details can be found at http://www.mobeefkids.com/beef-builds-healthy-bodies/! #EatBeefBeFit Missouri Beef Industry Council