Written by Tucker Bittick

Senator Roy Blunt, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, and Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins are the three panelists for this year’s Ag Forum discussion. Find out more information about each panelist below!

Roy Blunt:

· Hometown: Niangua, Missouri

· Experience in agriculture: Raised on a dairy farm

· Position: United States Senator for Missouri

· Education: Bachelor of Arts in History from Southwest Baptist University, Master’s degree in History from Missouri State University, served as President of SBU

· Achievements: Elected House Majority Whip earlier than any other representative in eight decades, Master of Ceremonies for presidential inauguration

Garrett Hawkins:

· Home: Appleton City, Missouri

· Experience in agriculture: His family is in beef cattle production, extended family in cattle, row crops, and dairy industries

· Position: 15th President of Missouri Farm Bureau

· Education: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Missouri State University

· Achievements: Former deputy director of Missouri Department of Agriculture, graduate of Missouri Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program

Mike Kehoe:

· Home: Phelps County

· Experience in agriculture: Has a beef cattle production operation with family

· Position: 48th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

· Education: Attended Chaminade College Preparatory School

· Achievements: Statesman of the Year Award as Floor Leader, received Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award