RICHMOND – A global pandemic illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever, Ray County Farm Bureau information states. Thanks to farmers in Missouri and around the world, consumers have food choices, clothing, transportation, shelter and much more, bureau information states. “Agriculture is important to our daily lives and our community. Because 98% of the population doesn’t farm, it is easy to take for granted the importance of our farmers,” Ray County Board President Joseph Robinson said. “Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week is a great time to recognize the important contribution made by farmers.” Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus across the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture Feb. 28-March 6 during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week. The 2017 Census of Agriculture states the number of farms in Missouri dropped from 99,171 on 28.5 million acres in 2012 to 95,320 on 27.8 million acres. But Missouri still…