March 7 dinner celebrates farm efforts in county
As a nation, we enjoy an abundant and healthy food supply and as a state and community we are blessed to also have an abundance of fresh, locally grown food for our families.
As we look forward to the official arrival of spring on March 20 and with it, the beginning of a new growing season, it is a fitting time to recognize and celebrate this abundance that is made possible by our farmers.
As Americans we should all understand how our food, fiber, and renewable resource products are produced and appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant, and affordable food for our families.
Agriculture plays an essential role in our nation’s economy, providing careers for future generations in farming and supporting industries.
Formerly known as the Farm-City Banquet, this year’s celebration has been renamed the Butler County Farm to Table Dinner. To be held March 7 at the General Butler Vagabonds building in Lyndora beginning at 6 p.m., the dinner is co-sponsored by AgChoice Farm Credit, the Butler County Conservation District, the Butler County Farm Bureau, Penn State Extension, the Pittsburgh Food Bank, and the USDA Farm Service Agency.
The evening offers an opportunity to bring together all segments of our community in recognition of the importance of agriculture.
Jennifer Howard Lemmon, food resource coordinator, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, will present a program titled “Butler County Farmers Helping to Feed Butler County Residents.” The evening will also include presentation of awards for the Butler County Conservation District and the announcement of the 2016 Bullshipper Award.
Reservations for the dinner are required and are being accepted at the Butler County Extension Office loc ated in Building 10 on the Sunnyview complex until Thursday.
Tickets are $15 per person. Phone 724-287-4761 for additional information.
This material is submitted by Donna Zang, extension director, and the staff of the Penn State Extension office at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center complex.
