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Van Wert SWCD and Farm Bureau co-host Ag Banquet

   

The Van Wert SWCD held their 76th Annual Meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet on Tuesday, August 5 at Life House Church, Van Wert, OH. A SWCD election was held for two supervisor positions on the SWCD Board of Supervisors five member Board.  Dustin Schaadt and Phil Young were elected to serve a three year term commencing January 1, 2026.

Dinner was provided by Lock 16 Catering. The speaker was Jolene Brown who delivered a powerful presentation on succession planning. 

Claire Keysor, Emma Wells and Luke Heffelfinger were the SWCD Scholarship recipients. Tom and Doug Jones were recognized by the SWCD and received the Conservation Farmer Award. This award is given to honor individuals for their conservation achievements. Farm Bureau honored their scholarship recipients, Luke Heffelfinger and Emma Wells.

The Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame Award was presented to Fred Pond for his many agricultural accomplishments.

Sponsors for the evening were: Farm Bureau and the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District.

Pictures from the Annual Meeting 2025

Scholarship recipients Luke Heffelfinger, Claire Keysor, and Emma Wells (not pictured).  Board members Craig Pohlman, Brett Schumm, Dave Kemler, and Elliot Callow. 

Ag Hall of Fame Recipients- Fred Pond 

Pictured with SWCD board members Craig Pohlman, Brett Schumm, Dave Kemler, and Elliot Callow

Conservation Farmer of the Year- Tom and Doug Jones pictured with SWCD supervisor Dave Kemler

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