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The premier educational event for livestock producers nationwide.
December 1 & 2, 2017
William Matthew Middle School, 1515 S. Cottage Grove, Kirksville, Missouri
Missouri Livestock Symposium
Yes, due to the hard work of our committee members and some very loyal and generous program sponsors, it's all FREE!
Friday, December 1, 2017
4 to 10 p.m. - Free trade show. Something for everyone. Our trade show is the largest agricultural-based trade show in the Midwest. Don't miss out! Book your trade show booth today!
6 p.m. - Free co-sponsored beef supper. Yes, it's free thanks to our generous program co-sponsors.
7 p.m. - Evening program begins in the auditorium.
Livestock Person of the Year presentation,
Agriculture Educator of the Year award presentation
and Keynote Speaker Mr. Tony Clayton, Clayton
Agri-Marketing, Inc., Jefferson City, MO (pictured).
Watch for new information regarding our Classic
Tractor Contest.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
8 a.m to 5 p.m. - Free Trade Show continues.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Free Educational Programs. We have one of the best educational programs in the country for anyone interested in the production of livestock and forages. Forty-eight top -notch speakers, forty-eight different topics, including beef, sheep, meat goats, stock dogs, forages, horses, farm management and around the farm and home topics.
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Free Governors-style Luncheon. Thanks to our state's many commodity groups and area businesses.
2 p.m. - Educational programs continue.