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National Ag Week Reminds Us About Our Commitment to Farmers
The grass is turning greener, trees are starting to bloom, the weather is getting warmer and we’ve set our clocks forward an hour - yes, spring is knocking at our doors. Spring is a perfect time of year to celebrate agriculture as nature seems to blossom all around us.
Each year in March the Agriculture Council of America hosts National Ag Day and celebrates agriculture during a week-long event know as National Ag Week. Farmers, agricultural associations, organizations, businesses, universities and many others join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture.
As a nation we truly have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to food, fuel and fiber production in the United States. Today’s farmers produce 262% more food with 2% fewer inputs (seed, fuel, fertilizer, etc.) than in 1950. Because of American farmers, American’s spend only 10% of their incomes on food – the lowest percentage of any country.
As National Ag Week wraps up let us not forget to celebrate and recognize the contributions of agriculture all year long. American farmers have a lot of responsibility when it comes to producing safe and reliable food, fiber and fuel for a growing world population. Farming isn’t always a glamorous lifestyle, and we are thankful for the ones who dedicate their lives 365-days a year to this lifestyle.
At MFiber, agriculture is the foundation to our business. Without our commitment to the farmers we work with, and their commitment to us, our business model would be unsuccessful. From field preparation to planting to harvesting we work alongside our farmers every step of the way. We take pride in being part of the journey on these Midwest farms.
In honor of National Ag Week and in an attempt to celebrate agriculture all year long, we tip our hats to the hard working American farmer and rancher!
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.