Sunday, June 29, 2014

Sen. Mike Parson to speak on ‘Protecting the Right to Farm’ at Lafayette County Republicans July 10th Summer Picnic at LaBella Winery. Public invited.

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Senator Mike Parson

Lafayette County Republicans will hold their annual summer picnic inside La Bella Winery on Thursday evening, July 10th. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the program at 7. The event is co-hosted by the Republican Central Committee and the Federated Republican Women’s Club of Lafayette County. The public is invited. Note: LaBella Winery is located 500 yards off of Highway FF and Flournoy School Road near Wellington.
Missouri Senator Mike Parson (R-District 28) will discuss the “Protecting the Right to Farm Amendment” that will be on the August 5th ballot as well as other agricultural issues. He will share how agriculture is being threatened in Missouri. Sen. Parson commented: “Agriculture provides our citizens with food, energy, jobs, and economic security. As Missouri’s top industry, agriculture is an important economic engine and a crucial component of our state’s financial well-being.”
Laclede County's senator, Republican Mike Parson of Bolivar, has been an advocate of the Protecting the Right-to-Farm Amendment since its introduction in the Missouri legislature. In an effort to give more information to voters, Parson has hit the road for a series of informational meetings in communities throughout Missouri. Sen. David Pearce (District 21) will introduce Sen. Parson. (Eight counties, including all of Lafayette County, make up the 21st Senatorial District.)

Sen. Parson will also explain the August 5th ballot Language for Amendment 1--Protecting the Right-to-Farm, that reads as follows:
“Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to include language forever guaranteeing the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in agricultural production and ranching practices.From HJR Nos. 11 & 7 (5/14/13) Sponsor Rep. Bill Reiboldt (R – Neosho).

DINNER DETAILS:  The Central Committee will provide meat (barbecue) and buns, potatoes, as well as cake and ice cream.  FRW will provide service and coffee, tea, soft drinks. Please bring one dish for every two people (a vegetable, fruit tray, salad, relishes, etc.).

For more information, visit the Lafayette County Republicans blogspot at http://www.lafayettecountyrepublicans.blogspot.com.