MCA Cattlemen’s Steak Fry 2023 Raises Over $70,000

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee Chair Jimmie Long said the 20th Annual Cattlemen’s Steak Fry held June 10 was a success attracting around 500 people. The event honors past MCA presidents and raises funds for the association’s Political Action Committee.

“This is a fun event with an important purpose. Participants take time to recognize the efforts of the association’s past presidents and also raise significant funds for the PAC,” said Long, adding that this year’s event raised over $70,000. “These funds will be used to help elect leaders who understand and value Missouri agriculture.”

The event has grown substantially in the last few years, according to Long who himself is a past MCA president. He attributes the success to the growing awareness that it takes money to ensure the right candidates are

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“Farm and ranch families from all regions of the state still gather and network with other cattle producers,” said Long. “The Beef House volunteers work hard to prepare an exceptional meal for guests. Most importantly, we still put the bright spotlight on the past presidents of the association. It was great to have so many of them present.”