Annual Ag banquet set for August

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The Van Wert Ag banquet has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, at Life House Church in Van Wert. The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District and Farm Bureau are co-hosting this event which replaces the separate annual meetings.

The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with registration and election for one SWCD supervisor to the five-member Board of Supervisors. Dinner will be catered by Lock 16 and will begin at 6 p.m.

Both offices will present awards followed by the “Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame” award. This year’s award is being awarded to Dale Profit.

This year’s speaker is Ty Higgins. Ty is a farm enthusiast who brings a wealth of knowledge.

There will be no charge for the banquet this year, however anyone planning on attending will need to RSVP to the SWCD office by Thursday, July 23. Call 419.238.9591 or email becky at: becky@vanwertswcd.com.