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Gov. Nixon Names Jon Hagler Designee for Director of Agriculture
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon has announced his intention to appoint Dr. Jon Hagler, of St. James, Mo., to the position of Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Dr. Hagler, a lifelong horseman, continues to operate a small farm near St. James, where he raises, trains and sells Missouri Fox Trotters, the Missouri state horse. Over the past three years, Dr. Hagler served as Nixon’s principal adviser and liaison on agriculture issues and was instrumental in drafting agricultural and environmental policies.
Read Gov. Nixon’s announcement here.
Jan. 16-17, 2009
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March 14, 2009