Delicious pies took center stage at the eighth annual Central Missouri Agriculture Club Ag Appreciation Banquet, but as far as the bakers were concerned, Saturday’s event was all about helping local youths pursue careers in agriculture.
“You just look forward to doing it because you know it’s going to help the 4-H kids and scholarships,” said Maxine Griggs, of Sedalia, who entered three pies in the contest at the Pork Place on the state fairgrounds. “That’s why you participate. It isn’t about the winning. You hope you can win, but that isn’t the thing with me.”
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