Missouri Department of Agriculture Launches 2023 Missouri Agriculture Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. The award categories include Missouri Agriculture Education Leader and Missouri Food Animal Veterinarian.

The Missouri Agriculture Education Leader Award will highlight an educator or advisor in the Missouri school system who emphasizes the importance of agricultural education to the state’s youth while also advising them on becoming future leaders in the industry. This award recognizes teachers, advisors and leaders in primary, secondary and higher education systems. Nominees will be judged on the overall impact they have on upcoming youth in the agriculture system.

The Missouri Food Animal Veterinarian Award will highlight a Missouri food animal veterinarian who has shown expertise in veterinary care for the large animal or food production industry through surveillance for FAD and emerging diseases, someone who has demonstrated best practices for animal health and care and has led in innovative practices regarding the health and well-being of large animals.

Nominations may be submitted using an online form at agriculture.mo.gov/awards, and must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, September. 1st