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Barton County

Barton County Cattlemen met December 6 at the Thiebaud Meeting Rooms in Lamar, Missouri.

President Brett Faubion opened the meeting with a prayer. A brisket dinner, prepared by Scott Nolting, was enjoyed. The sponsor for the meeting was Maneval Feed and Grain of Jasper, Missouri.

This meeting was an opportunity to find out how the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association determines what legislation is needed or needs to be supported. Several recent bills have benefited cattlemen and farmers in Missouri. MCA Regional Vice President and Executive Vice President Mike Deering discussed current legislation and various activities of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Efforts of the association resulted in Missouri being the first state to pass legislation requiring clear labeling on plant-based products. For example, plant-based food cannot be

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called “meat.” Seventeen states have now taken the same action. Another bill resulted in a law that, to be charged as liable for negligence, negligence must be proven.

Mike was recognized for his 10 years serving as Executive Vice President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

Brett closed the meeting with a prayer.

Our next meeting will be January 10, 2023, 7 p.m., Theibaud Meeting Room in Lamar, Missouri.

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