County residents named Fair Farm Family

Posted 10/9/17

The Kluesner family of Marthasville were among the families honored during the 59th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14, at the Missouri State Fair. The family was selected as the Warren County …

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County residents named Fair Farm Family

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The Kluesner family of Marthasville were among the families honored during the 59th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14, at the Missouri State Fair.The family was selected as the Warren County Missouri Farm Family by the Warren County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. The family is Nick and Erika Kluesner and their children Lilly and Lane.Each year, the Fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.The Kluesner family operates over 300 acres of corn, soybean, and has a cow/calf operation in Warren County.The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair and Commissioners, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and University of Missouri Extension.One hundred twelve of Missouri’s 114 counties were represented this year, with two counties still dealing with the aftermath of the recent flooding in southern Missouri.The event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of the state.“These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities, and are active participants in local outreach and extension,” said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe.“As the showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

The Kluesner family of Marthasville was honored during the annual Missouri Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair. They are, in the front row from left, Erika, Lilly, Lane and Nick. Also pictured from left are Mark Wolfe, Missouri State Fair director; Sherry Jones, Missouri State Fair commissioner; Garrett Hawkins, deputy director, Missouri Department of Agriculture; Barbara Hayden, Missouri State Fair commissioner; Marshall Stewart, vice chancellor for MU Extension and Engagement; Blake Hurst, president of Missouri Farm Bureau; and Christopher Daubert, vice chancellor and dean of MU CAFNR. Submitted photo.


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