Thank a Farmer Week celebrates contributions of ag sector

February 9, 2011 at 4:04 a.m. | Updated February 9, 2011 at 4:04 a.m.

Hadley Linnenbringer uses his tractor for tilling during corn and bean planting seasons. This time of year, he uses it for plowing snow. Linnenbringer's farm is located west of Hatton.
Hadley Linnenbringer uses his tractor for tilling during corn and bean planting seasons. This time of year, he uses it for plowing snow. Linnenbringer's farm is located west of Hatton.

Callaway County farmers not only make substantial contributions to the nation's food supplies, they also make significant purchases at local stores to help boost the economy, says Hadley Linnenbringer of Auxvasse, president of the Callaway County Farm Bureau.

This week, the Missouri Farm Bureau is urging Missourians to observe Thank a Farmer Week.

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