For many in Missouri Agriculture, it’s a win after Tuesday’s primary election.
With the final numbers coming in, Missouri voters approved the constitutional amendment, 498,751 (50.127%) voting yes and 496,223 (49.873%) voting no.
Buchanan County narrowly voted yes to the tune of 7,240 to 6,892. Andrew County voted 2,307 yes, 1,486 no. Nodaway, 2,704 yes, 1,662 no. Platte county voted against the amendment 6,344 yes to 7,218 no.
The amendment read “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure that the right of Missouri citizens to engage in agricultural production and ranching practices shall not be infringed?”
The farming Rights Amendment will protect Missouri farm families who dedicate their lives to feeding our families, according to Missouri Farmers Care, a conglomerate group of Missouri commodity groups.
Missouri Farmers Care along with the Missouri Farm Bureau supported the constitutional amendment, while a group titled Missouri’s Food for America opposed. That group was largely funded by the Humane Society of the United States.