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For Immediate Release: April 17, 2008

Jonesburg Agribusiness Receives Award at Meat Processors Convention

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – AgriMissouri™ member, Davis Meat Processing LLC located in Jonesburg, Mo., recently received the Taste of Missouri and Best Beef Product awards at the 2008 Missouri Association of Meat Processors Convention. Both awards were given for their smoked beef product.

"The Taste of Missouri award is sponsored by AgriMissouri™ and is selected by peers and visitors of the meat processors trade show," said Sarah Gehring, member services coordinator with AgriMissouri". "This year there were 14 entries and Davis Meat Processing received three awards for the same product – a special honor at the convention."

Joe and Cherilyn Davis began Davis Meat Processing over 20 years ago. As the business has grown, they have become known for their award winning cured and smoked hams, bacon, smoked pork chops, snack sticks, jerky, sausages and bratwurst. "We are a small, family-owned business that strives to provide the quality products desired by consumers and customers," said Joe Davis.

In 2005, the Davis’ became the first couple to be inducted into the Missouri Association of Meat Processors Hall of Fame.

For more information regarding Davis Meat Processing, visit www.davismeat.com. To learn more about agribusinesses across the state, visit www.agrimissouri.com.

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