Joining Gov. Nixon in his office for the proclamation presentation are (from left): Eddie Hamill, state executive director, FSA; Jon Hagler, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture; J.R. Flores, state conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Gov. Nixon; Janie Dunning, state director, Rural Development; and Bob Garino, director, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Missouri Field Office.
by Dana Rogge, public affairs specialist, Missouri FSA
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon joined Missouri USDA Service Center Agencies’ leaders in signing a proclamation recognizing USDA’s 150thaAnniversary. During the event, Gov. Nixon acknowledged the importance of agriculture on the state’s economy and recognized the USDA agencies for their work in assisting Missouri’s agriculturalists. Gov. Nixon also applauded the agencies for their stellar performance in handling the disasters that have stricken the state, such as last year’s Missouri and Mississippi River floods. Also joining in the proclamation ceremony was Dr. Jon Hagler, director of Missouri Department of Agriculture.
