The 2024 Missouri State Fair was held Aug. 8-18 in Sedalia. The Missouri State Fair celebrated youth in agriculture Aug. 17. The inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, sponsored by America’s Heartland Packing, LLC, was a highlight of the fair. This inaugural sale has set the standard for future Best of Missouri Sales raising over $100,000 for Youth In Agriculture. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, along with the inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, raising a total of over $350,000 for youth involved in agriculture.