Danny and Paige Kircher and family, of New Franklin, were among the families honored during the 62nd annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 16 at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.

A press release says the Kircher family was selected as the Howard County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Howard County and the local Farm Bureau. The family includes Britton and Cane Kircher.

Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state that are active in their communities, involved in agriculture and/or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.

The annual event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of the state, according to Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities and are active participants in local outreach and extension. As the premier showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

The Kircher family operates a row-crop and beef cattle operation in Howard and Cooper counties.

Photo courtesy University of Missouri Extension in Howard County.