Corn farmers, industry representatives and guests from across the state gathered in Jefferson City, Mo., Tuesday for the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) annual business meeting and legislative day. Members reviewed financials, heard from industry leaders and elected five board members that included Morris Heitman of Mound City to represent District 1 in northwest Missouri. In addition, the following received award recognition:
| Friend of Corn Growers Award
Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn
President’s Award Morris Heitman, Mound City
Emerging Leader |
Outstanding Partner Award
Brian Schrock, AgDirectHonorary Lifetime Award
Missouri Corn 2017 Top Recruiter Morris Heitman, Mound City
Years of Service |
Missouri corn growers from across the state took time away from the farm Tuesday, Jan. 23 to meet with legislators during the Missouri Corn Growers Association annual business meeting and legislative day in Jefferson City.