(Submitted by Wood Soil and Water Conservation District)
The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting the 70th Annual Banquet & Election on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Nazareth Hall, Grand Rapids.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with voting for two supervisors 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m.
The guest speaker is Ryan Wichman, Meteorologist with WTOL11. Wichman hails from Wood County and has a passion for all things weather and the outdoors.
The banquet includes the recognition of Randy Gardner for his efforts in maintaining a positive relationship with the agricultural community and conservationists as the legislators and residents work to improve the quality of our local natural resources.
The first county-wide Ag-Venture self-driving farm tour held September 2018 welcomed over 1,700 visits to local Wood County farms and ag-businesses. The Wood SWCD supervisors and staff will recognize the seven stop-hosts who opened their barn doors and ag-businesses to educated and entertain the public on local agriculture. Thank you to Vetter Family Farms, Hirzel Canning Company, Luckey Farmers, Inc., Moser Farms, Pioneer Seed, Schooner Farms, and Black Swamp Ag, Inc.
As the evening concludes, the results of the election of board will be announced. Two supervisors will be elected to serve a three year term. Residents or landowners, firms, and corporations that own land or occupy land in the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age and older may vote for supervisor. A non-resident landowner, firm, or corporation must provide an affidavit* of eligibility, which includes designation of a voting representative, prior to casting a ballot. Absentee ballots can be requested by mail or by visiting the district office at 1616 E. Wooster St,. Suite 32 Bowling Green, OH 43402.
Contact the district office for banquet tickets. Tickets for the adult banquet are $20 each. Children’s tickets are $10. A ticket is not required for voting.
Visit the district website at www.woodswcd.com or Facebook for additional information on the candidates for the Wood SWCD Board of Supervisors.
