It’s time to thank our farmers and ranchers as National Farm-City Week kicks off on Friday. The National Farm-City Council has been organizing this event since the late 1950’s according to this year’s Chairman, Al Pell, AgDay TV.

I spoke with Al at the National Farm-City Week Kickoff Luncheon last week. He talks about the organization and why they hold an annual luncheon. Al says that Farm-City Week was started to help young people understand where their food comes from.

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