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Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler’s Visit to the Darr Agricultural Center

April 3, 2012 by Christi Sudbrock

Senior Agricultural Communications student Alison Bos introduces Congresswoman Hartzler to Judy, one of the School’s horses during a recent visit to the Darr Agricultural Center.

 

Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler of Missouri’s 4th Congressional District visited the Darr Agricultural Center Friday, March 30th.  Over 35 faculty, staff, special guests and students greeted the Congresswoman Friday afternoon.  Among the special guests in attendance were Mr. Bill and Mrs. Darr after whom the Center is named.

After touring the state-of-the-art Christopher S. Bond Learning Center, the Congresswoman shared her comments with the gathered students.  Congresswoman Hartzler shared humorous stories from her past growing up on a farm in Archie, Mo.  She currently farms in Cass County with her husband Lowell.  She represents one of the four house members still directly connected to a working farm.  It is no doubt fitting then that she serves on the House Agricultural Committee. 

The Congresswoman took a few moments to share with students some issues that will likely come before the House during the next legislative session, including the renewal of the Farm Bill.  She noted how she is always impressed by the farming community.  In a time when Federal spending cuts are imminent, those she has spoken with do not ask to be spared cuts all together, but rather accept that spending cuts will be made and are willing to do their part to decrease the National Debt.  However, these individuals are hopeful that not all of the spending cuts will come from farm programs.  The Congresswoman vowed that while spending cuts would occur, the farming community would not be disproportionally hurt. 

 

Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler poses for a picture with special guest, faculty, staff and students at the Christopher S. Bond Learning Center Friday, March 30.
 
Congresswoman Hartzler greets William Boyer, a junior at the Darr School of Agriculture, during her visit to the Darr Agricultural Center on March 30.
 
 
 
Congresswoman Hartzler greets William Boyer, a junior at the Darr School of Agriculture, during her visit to the Darr Agricultural Center on March 30.
 
 
Congresswoman Hartzler poses for a picture with Dr. Anson Elliott, the Director of the School of Agriculture and Bill and Virginia Darr.

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