2025 Van Wert Annual Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Lifehouse Church in Van Wert, Ohio.

Doors open at 5 p.m., business meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6 p.m., and Jolene Brown begins speaking at 6:45 p.m.

About the speaker

Brown is an award-winning communicator and a champion for agriculture whether from the platform, in the magazines, on television, or on the radio.

Jolene BrownJolene is a walking-talking spokesperson and consultant for the family-owned business. As co-owner and active partner on their Eastern Iowa corn and soybean farm, her practical experience includes plugging a grain auger, hypnotizing chickens and entertaining folks behind the equipment parts counter.

Jolene cares deeply about the ag industry and is on a mission to share leading-edge best practices. She’s a passionate supporter, promoter and champion for the people who feed, clothe and fuel the world.

To register

Please RSVP to the Van Wert County Soil & Water Conservation District by July 24: 419-238-9591 or 567-259-4253. There is no cost to attend.

Call the Farm Bureau office with questions: 419-376-6613

Follow-Up program to be offered in November regarding Succession Planning.  More information to follow.

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