The Cooper family of Glasgow was selected as the Howard County Farm Family.
According to a news release from the University of Missouri Extension, Scott and Lorinda Cooper and family were among the families honored on August 12, 2019 during the 61st Annual Farm Family Day, at the Missouri State Fair.
The Cooper family was selected by University of Missouri Extension in Howard County and Farm Bureau. The Cooper family operates a cow/calf operation, sells breeding stock, and does some custom hay bailing.  The Cooper children, Tucker and Kason have both been members of 4-H and show cattle. Tucker is involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA) and  Scott has served as the 4-H Beef leader for several years. The Cooper family is a member of the Howard County Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Farm Bureau.
Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state that are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, and/or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.
The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair Commissioners, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and MU Extension and Engagement.
This year, all 114 Missouri counties plus the City of St. Louis participated, honoring nearly 500 people from the 115 farm families.
The event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of the state, said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities and are active participants in local outreach and extension. As the premier showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”