SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, November 17, 2015 for the Annual Banks County Agriculture Awards

ANNUAL BANKS COUNTY AGRICULTURE AWARDS
 
Banks County is preparing to recognize those in our community who work hard to produce food that feeds people throughout Georgia. You are invited to join us as we celebrate the “Annual Banks County Agriculture Awards Banquet” to be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00pm. Our guest speaker for the evening is Drew Echols from Jaemor Farms.
 
The event will be held at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County located at 2405 Hwy 52, Lula Ga. A dinner will be served. Please RSVP to the Banks County Extension office @ 706-677-6230 or by email – uge1011@uga.edu by November 13, 2015.
 
Awards being presented are: Farmer of the Year, Woman in Agriculture, and Agribusiness of the Year. Youth awards presented are the winners of the Farm Bureau Youth Awards in the following categories: Art Contest Winner, Coloring Contest Winner, and Poster Contest Winner.
 
Host Sponsors are: Banks County Farm Bureau, Banks County Chamber CVB, Regions Bank, and Banks County Extension. Other generous sponsors will be recognized at the banquet.
 
Farm-City Week will also be celebrated along with the rich history of agriculture and farming in Banks County and Georgia.
 
We look forward to seeing you!