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Farm bills on session agenda
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A number of agricultural measures relating to animal health, state aquaculture and the processing of animal products will be discussed by Senate and House committees this Legislative session.

Concordia's three legislative members will be involved in shaping such legislation. Rep. Andy Anders of Clayton is chairman of the House Ag Committee, while Sen. Neil Riser of Columbia serves on the Senate Ag Committee which Sen. Francis Thompson of Delhi chairs.

"There will be a study of standards and determination on who decides on animal welfare," said Thompson. "This is a tricky issue. None of us want to mistreat anything but we also have to have affordable and safe food and an abundance of it."

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