76th Annual Ag Banquet set for August 5
The Van Wert Ag Banquet has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at Life House Church, 719 Fox Road, Van Wert. The Van Wert SWCD and Farm Bureau are co-hosting this event which replaces our separate annual meetings. The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with registration and election for two SWCD supervisor’s to the five member Board of Supervisors.
Dinner will be catered by Lock 16 and will begin at 6:00 pm.
Both offices will present awards followed by the “Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame” award !
This year’s award is being awarded to Fred Pond.
There will be no charge for the dinner this year, however you will still need to RSVP to the SWCD office. Deadline to RSVP is July 24.
Call 419-238-9591 or email becky at: becky@vanwertswcd.com
Also, this year we are excited to have speaker Jolene Brown! Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. She's a farmer in Eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine’s popular family business column, author of two great books and an inductee into the prestigious CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable information. She's on a mission to share leading-edge best practices, appreciation, laughter and celebration to increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind. www.JoleneBrown.com
We hope to see you there!
Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Van Wert County Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 1185 Professional Drive, from 7/7/2025 until 8/5/2025 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at LifeHouse Church on 8/5/2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm ; or
3.) Voting absentee from 7/7/2025 until 8/5/2025, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, by calling 419-238-9591, or email becky@vanwertswcd.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/5/2025 at 4:00 pm.
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
1. Dustin R. Schaadt
2. Dustin Frey
3. Phillip Young
Van Wert SWCD and Farm Bureau co-host Ag Banquet
The Van Wert SWCD held their 75th Annual Meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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. Elliot Callow and Brett Schumm were elected to serve a three year term commencing January 1, 2025.
Dinner was provided by Streetlight Catering.
Wyatt Friedrich was the SWCD Scholarship recipient. Dustin Schaadt was 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 recipient.
Farm Bureau presented Membership Ag Awards. The Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame Award was presented to Farm Focus for their many agricultural accomplishments.
Sponsors for the evening were: Farm Bureau, the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District and Ag Credit.
Pictures from the Annual Meeting 2024
Ag Hall of Fame Recipients- Farm Focus
Pictured with SWCD board members
Conservation Farmer of the Year- Dustin Schaadt pictured with SWCD supervisor Craig Pohlman
Contact Us
Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District
1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891US
(419) 238-9591 or (567) 259-4253 email: becky@vanwertswcd.com
Hours
Open today | 07:30 am – 04:00 pm |