‘Legacy of Dreams’ Celebrates Jerry Litton’s Enduring Impact

‘Legacy of Dreams’ Celebrates Jerry Litton’s Enduring Impact

By Angie Hutschreider CHILLICOTHE — Standing room only. That simple description captured the overwhelming response Sunday as more than 300 people filled the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center to celebrate the life, vision and enduring legacy of Congressman Jerry Litton during the “Legacy of Dreams” 50th-Anniversary commemoration. The event honored a man, which many speakers said transformed Missouri agriculture, inspired generations of leaders …

Litton remembered for transforming Missouri agriculture and leadership

More than 300 people gathered in northern Missouri this weekend to celebrate the legacy of former Missouri Congressman Jerry Litton, 50 years after his death. Kristi Wyatt worked closely with Litton as he served in Congress. She says he tried to make agriculture relevant to people who weren’t farmers, helping people understand farm policy and […] The post Litton remembered for transforming Missouri agriculture and leadership appeared first on Br…

Northwest Missouri's Chillicothe hosting Legacy of Dreams event to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of popular Congressman Jerry Litton

Monday August 3 is the 50th anniversary of the horrific deadly plane crash that killed popular northwest Missouri congressman Jerry Litton, his wife and two children and the pilot and pilot’s son. Chillicothe farmer Jerry Litton’s campaign flyer in 1972 (photo courtesy of State Historical Society of Missouri website) A Litton Legacy of Dreams event is underway on this Sunday afternoon in Chillicothe and there’s a packed crowd. Congressman Litton…