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For Immediate Release: March 7, 2008

Missouri Agribusiness Named Farm Direct Marketer of the Year

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Weston Red Barn Farm, located in Weston, Mo., was recently named the Farm Direct Marketer of the Year by the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) – a leader in promoting and fostering the growth of farm direct marketing. Steven and Cynthia Frey, AgriMissouri™ members and owners of Weston Red Barn Farm, were honored at a NAFDMA Convention in Wisconsin.

Weston Red Barn Farm is a children’s educational farm, pumpkin patch and orchard located in Weston, 20 minutes north of Kansas City. The farm offers children, families and groups the opportunity to experience the educational and recreational benefits of farming.

“Red Barn Farm is a shining example of education and agriculture. I am proud to have this facility in Missouri,” said Katie Smith, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “Their commitment to agribusiness in Missouri is shown in their efforts to educate youth on the importance of agriculture in our state. The Weston Red Barn Farm offers an authentic view into the every day life of farming and sets an example for other agribusinesses.”

The farm operation began in 1990 and has grown to an educational experience for children and a place for families to enjoy a true farm setting.

“We strive to provide a non-commercial family setting that gets revisited every year creating a tradition for Missouri families,” said Steven Frey, owner of Weston Red Barn Farm. “In 2007, more than 18,000 children toured our farm with their classmates and thousands of families came to purchase peaches, corn, apples and pumpkins. We provide an entertaining educational experience for children and a place for families to enjoy an authentic farm setting in a safe, peaceful and non-commercial environment.”

For more information on Weston Red Barn Farm, visit www.westonredbarnfarm.com. To learn about other agribusinesses in the state, visit www.agrimissouri.com.

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