Governor Parson declares May as Beef Month in Missouri

MISSOURI (KOAM) -- Governor Mike Parson proclaims the month of May to be Beef Month in Missouri.

According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Governor Parson presented the proclamation at the Missouri Beef Days Books and Bling Banquet in Bolivar over the weekend.

"We always enjoy promoting Missouri's beef cattle industry during Beef Month and throughout the year," Governor Mike Parson said. "As a third-generation cattleman, I know the effort and dedication it takes to produce quality beef products. Our state's beef producers work hard to ensure nutritious beef makes it from the farm to the tables of consumers worldwide."

Members of the Missouri Cattleman's Association, Missouri Industry Council, and local beef producers joined Governor Parson for the proclamation.

"Our Missouri beef producers are resilient, and they deserve to be celebrated this month and year-round," Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn said. "Despite drought and rising input costs, Missouri continues to rank as a national leader in beef production. I want to thank Missouri beef producers for all they do to provide nutritious and delicious products to consumers across the globe."

The Missouri Department of Agriculture says Missouri Beef Days is a week-long celebration of all things beef hosted by Polk County. Missouri ranks third nationally in the number of beef cows with 1.84 million.

"We look forward to celebrating Beef Month each May and having Governor Parson join us at Missouri Beef Days, in his hometown, is the cherry on top," Missouri Beef Industry Council Executive Director Sydney Thummel said. "Our producers work hard each day and having a Governor who understands the beef industry is incredibly valuable. As a top beef producing state, we're proud to have all hands on deck when it comes to promoting and protecting Missouri's beef producers."

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