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SUMMARY:Wayne County's 2027 Farmer Listening Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Wayne County Ag Success Team (AST) is hosting a ‘Farmer L
 istening Lunch’ on Tuesday\, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at RES Auction 
 Services\, 375 Fry Road\, Wooster. The purpose is for AST members and the 
 elected officials representing Wayne County to hear thoughts and concerns 
 directly from Wayne County farmers. Lunch will be provided.  Doors open a
 t 11 a.m. for social time and lunch with discussion starting at noon.\nThe
  AST is a network of farmers\, farm support businesses\, nonprofit organiz
 ations\, elected officials\, and government agencies interested in support
 ing and preserving our county’s farms. The group has been meeting in dif
 ferent forms since the early 2000s\, but January’s meeting will be the s
 econd of its kind. The inaugural Farmer Listening Lunch took place in Janu
 ary 2026\, and the AST has restructured the second meeting to better explo
 re conversation on topics that farmers care the most about. \nAt this sess
 ion\, the elected officials\, government agencies\, and representatives fr
 om organizations like Ohio State University and Farm Bureau will be onsite
 \, not to share info\, but to hear directly from farmers.\n“We are at a 
 crossroads for our generational future. Many decisions will need to be mad
 e to keep the balance of what makes this county attractive and farming str
 ong and successful\,”  says AST member and farmer Roger Baker\, who adv
 ocated for the special meeting. \n“Our county elected officials have ha
 d a history of supporting our vibrant ag industry and want to learn more a
 bout what is happening and the challenges behind our farm gates\,” Baker
  noted.  “This listening session is needed\; bring your concerns\, idea
 s and potential solutions. Consider it a think tank for our future of agri
 culture in this county.”\nWayne County farmers of all types are encourag
 ed to attend. To register\, complete the electronic registration form. Th
 e registration form will be used to plan attendance for lunch as well as g
 et feedback on what topics are important to spend time on at the meeting. 
 Paper copies of the survey are also available at the Farm Bureau office\, 
 2030 Portage Rd. and OSU Extension and Wayne Soil and Water at the County 
 Admin Building\, 428 W. Liberty St. You can also print and complete the pa
 per form and return it to one of these offices.  Registrations are due by
  Jan. 15\, 2027.\nFor more information\, email wcAgSuccess@gmail.com or ca
 ll Lindsay Tournoux (Wayne County Farm Bureau) at 330-263-7456.
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LOCATION:RES Auction Services\, 375 Fry Rd.\, Wooster\, OH\, 44691\, United
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