August 21 - Marshall Farms in Charleston, Missouri
Charleston –Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Rod Jetton, R-Marble Hill, spent a few hours talking with his former employer and owner of Marshall Farms, Eddie Marshall, Jr. as a part of his Ag Tour around the state today. Marshall Farms has been in the same family for nearly three generations and it currently farms on about 12,500 acres.
“It was great to go back and talk with my former boss, Little Eddie, and see what they have done to expand their operation,” said Speaker Jetton. “Things have come a long way since I was using a highboy to spray weeds in high school. The new technology has made the whole operation more efficient and environmentally friendly.”
From left to right - Local farmer Tom Feezo;, Eddie Marshall owner of Marshall Farms; President of the Mississippi County Farm Bureau Brian Feezor and House Speaker Rod Jetton
House Speaker Jetton prepares to get in a highboy much like he used to drive while working at Marshall Farms during his high school years
House Speaker Jetton rides in a highboy
House Speaker Jetton discusses the operation of Marshall Farms with Eddie Marshall while standing in a soybean field
House Speaker Jetton chats with Eddie Marshall
House Speaker Jetton visits with Eddie Marshall in the business office of Marshall farms