JEFFERSON CITY — Director of Agriculture Chinn authors a monthly column in Missouri Ruralist entitled Ag Matters. Below is this month’s column.
Over the years, I’ve held several titles: student, wife, mom, farmer, spokesperson and leader. It is my greatest honor to now hold the title of director of agriculture.
I had no idea this opportunity was ahead of me, but I am thrilled and humbled to have it. I have always firmly believed that things happen for a reason. When Gov. Eric Greitens called, I knew it was time for me to step up. This is my chance to serve agriculture and to tell the farm story. Read more from the latest column by clicking here.
— Missouri Department of Agriculture
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