Hurst re-elected Missouri Farm Bureau president

A farmer from Atchison County was re-elected president of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation at its 102nd annual meeting. Voting delegates elected Blake Hurst, of Westboro Dec. 6, to his fourth two-year term. Approving 2017 legislative policy and electing board meetings capped the three-day meeting of farmers and ranchers.

Hurst thanked members for allowing him to serve and lead the organization for the past six years. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last year and I’m grateful for a staff, board of directors and volunteers who make it possible to do what we do,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the things we will accomplish over the years to come.”