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MFiber supports Missouri's Agricultural economic impact by investing in local farmers

Published by Lynzee Glass, Director of Communications at
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MFiber supports Missouris Agricultural economic impact by investing in local farmers
 


From grain and oilseeds, to cattle, hogs and other livestock -  there is a lot to be proud of when it comes to Missouri Agriculture.

According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Economic Impact report, in 2016 Missouri Agriculture had a $88.4 billion-dollar impact and created 378,232 jobs.

At MFiber we are invested in Missouri Agriculture and are honored to be part of the state’s economic impact. We work directly with local farmers to grow a non-traditional, non-wood cellulose fiber for dog and cat diets. Dog and cat food manufacturing is among the top three contributors to value-added agriculture products in Missouri, bringing in $2.3 billion.

It’s our commitment to agriculture and local farmers that ensure MFiber is safe, reliable and nutritious. We work alongside our farmers to plant, harvest and haul our pet food fiber -  guaranteeing complete product traceability every step of the way.

By focusing on Good Agricultural Practices, we not only produce a product that is packed full of integrity, but is also sustainable and environmentally friendly. Our fiber crop, Miscanthus, requires low nutrient inputs and has low nutrient removal when harvested. This is because the plant moves all its nutrients back into the soil for next year’s growing season. In addition, Miscanthus is a carbon negative crop, meaning the crop removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere leaving a negative carbon footprint.

Our business model is deeply embedded into the agricultural industry and because of this, we strive to make decisions that will contribute positively to Missouri Agriculture, our farmers and our communities every single day.

National Ag Week is celebrated March 19-25, 2017, and there truly is plenty to celebrate this week and all year long. Join us in recognizing Missouri agriculture, U.S. farmers and ranchers, and the great industry that produces safe and wholesome food and pet foods.  


Lynzee Glass
Lynzee Glass, Director of Communications
Lynzee Glass has always had a passion for agriculture. Lynzee grew up in a small southwest Missouri town on her parents’ beef cattle operation. Her true appreciate for agriculture was developed during her involvement in FFA (Future Farmers of America). Lynzee attended Missouri State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural communications. After graduation Lynzee worked as the managing editor of Ozarks Farm and Neighbor newspaper, a regional livestock publication, where she had the opportunity to share the stories of Ozark farmers. Throughout that time, Lynzee was published over 100 times. Under her direction as managing editor, Ozarks Farm and Neighbor was award first-place in newspaper- general excellence by the Livestock Publications Council. She has also been recognized in the industry for her writing and photography skills. Today, her role as Director of Communications gives her the opportunity to continue working in agriculture. Lynzee oversees the website, social media, event planning, marketing and advertising. When Lynzee is not at the office she can be found volunteering within her church, serving as the marketing chair for Missouri State University Darr School of Agriculture Alumni and spending time with family and friends.