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NEWS |
From the Office of Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins
54th District |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2015
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CONTACT: Rachel Bauer (573) 751-4302
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Senator Brian Munzlinger and Speaker Pro Tem
Denny Hoskins to Discuss Agricultural Priorities
JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, will hold a press conference on Monday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Senate Lounge to talk about legislation relating to beginning farmers.
“The life-blood of Agriculture is the family farm,” said Sen. Brian Munzlinger who is Chair of the Senate Ag Committee. “At 57, I am the age of the average Missouri Farmer. There is a need for legislation that will help support the needs and interests of the ability for our next generation to farm.
Studies have shown that the average age of farmers is creeping up and that retiring farmers are not being replaced by a new generation, raising questions about the future of this critical industry.
“Thanks to the recent passage of the Right to Farm Amendment by Missouri voters, we can ensure agriculture remains a mainstay for our economy,” said Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins. “Missouri is feeding the world and we need to secure that role for generations to come. One of the biggest concerns in agriculture right now is the growing age of the average farmer and rancher, as well as the shrinking number of beginning farmers.”
Press Conference:
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Date: Monday, Jan. 12, 2015
Location: Senate Lounge, located on the 3th floor of the State Capitol
Those in attendance: Sen. Brian Munzlinger, Speaker Pro Tem Denny Hoskins, and others from the General Assembly and those who share an interest in agricultural
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