The dedication to agriculture, family and community has earned the Cringan family the distinction of 2026 Ray County Farm Family.

Amanda and Tim Cringan will represent Ray County during Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair on Aug. 17. The annual recognition has honored one farm family from each Missouri county for 66 years, recognizing families based on their farming operation, community involvement, participation in organizations such as 4-H and their commitment to preserving the values and traditions of agriculture. Farm Family Day is presented through a partnership between the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri State Fair, University of Missouri Extension and the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. “Being nominated as the 2026 Farm Family came as a complete surprise and we are truly honored and humbled by the recognition,” stated Amanda. “We know there are many hardworking and deserving farm families in our …