May 25, 2022

May declared as Beef Month in Missouri, US

The Governor of Missouri, the United States, Mike Parson, proclaimed May to be Beef Month in the state on May 24.

Parson presented the proclamation at Hertzog Meat Co. in Butler. Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and members of Missouri Cattleman’s Association and Missouri Beef Industry Council joined the governor and the Hertzog family for the proclamation.

"We're always excited to proclaim May as Beef Month in Missouri and celebrate Missouri farmers and ranchers," Parson said. "As a third-generation cattleman, I appreciate the opportunity to promote the beef industry and all the hard-working producers across our state. Missouri cattlemen are second to none when it comes to raising quality, nutritious beef for consumers here in Missouri and across the nation."

"Missouri is consistently a national leader in beef production," Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn said. "Our abundant grass and water allow Missouri cattlemen and women to feed the world. Many operations are multi-generation, which shows the commitment and the dedication our producers have to being good stewards of the land to raise a quality product."

Hertzog meat Co. is a multi-generational, USDA-inspected processing facility in Butler. Founded by Jim and Kathy Hertzog. Hertzog Meat Co. expanded to its current size in 2021. Hertzog Meat Co. provides beef to several restaurants in multiple states.

Missouri ranks third nationally in the number of beef cows with more than two million head and is consistently among the leading states for total cattle production. The meat processing industry contributes nearly US$6 million to the state's economy, according to a recent study showing the economic contribution of Missouri agriculture.

- Missouri Department of Agriculture