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Jefferson Institute Breaks Ground on MFA Children’s Barn
Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute
Sep. 25, 2007
WHAT: MFA Children’s Barn groundbreaking
WHO: MFA Incorporated, MFA Oil Company, MFA Foundation and Jefferson Institute
WHEN: Wednesday September 26, 2007, 1 – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jefferson Farm & Gardens
4800 New Haven Road, one mile east of U.S. Highway 63
WHY: Jefferson Farm & Gardens will educate visitors on the importance of agriculture, which produces food, clothing, cosmetics and many other products regularly consumed by Americans. The MFA Children’s Barn will offer visitors a chance to explore the role of animals in agriculture. See attached “Missouri Animal Agriculture Quick Facts” for details on the importance of animal agriculture to Missouri.
Inside the barn and with interpretive assistance from Jefferson Institute staff, visitors will be able to see common Missouri farm animals up close. Also, informational exhibits will explore topics such as livestock breeds used in the U.S., animal nutrition and grazing management systems.
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