Farm Family announcements

If you haven't issued a press release about the Farm Family selected to represent your county at the Missouri Farm Family Day at the 2009 Missouri State Fair, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, now is the time. Newspapers are interested in this type of human interest feature, and it's a great way to further support your Farm Family. Official photos of the families receiving their plaques likely won't be issued by the State Fair team until September. Press releases detailing the qualifications of the families are left to the county offices to distribute. You can supply all pertinent info now to the media and let them do their own candid photo shoots.