The American Royal, whose mission is to be the nation’s leader for food and agriculture education, events, and engagement, has been a Kansas City tradition since 1899. In order to better execute the mission, the American Royal placed an intentional focus on developing the nation’s epicenter for food and agriculture. After six years of planning and COVID-related delays, nearly 500 competitors, volunteers, board members, and supporters gathered to witness American Royal history on November 28 as the vertical construction process began at the new site located west of Kansas City near the…