The 29th Kids Ag Day will take place Sept. 7 at Diamond K Farms, now operated by third-generation farmer, Josh Koelsch. Committee volunteers recently spent some time together and gathered for a photo with the newest trailer in the fleet that will be used for additional storage needed. A generous donation from ILS made this possible.
This makes the second trailer donated to the committee in 2022.
Also, supporting Kids Ag Day in a big way this year was the Great Bend Co-op who raised funds to purchase a new $10,000 tent replacing the old one. Contributions like this will help the Kids Ag Day committee continue this annual tradition.
Kids Ag Day committee chair Scott Dewerff thanks the many businesses who continue to financially support this annual tradition. “The businesses have really stepped-up year-after-year to help make this event happen. It’s a lot of work but so rewarding.”
Great Bend Co-op is one of those businesses.
“Kid’s Ag Day is a great event for the young people in our community. For many of the students, it is the first introduction to agriculture and the impact it has on our local economy. Great Bend Co-op is proud to be a partner in offering such an awesome experience,” Cammie Vaupel, Great Bend Co-op and Chamber Board member.
Chris Wagner, CEO of Great Bend Co-op echoes this saying, “It is more important than ever that our young people understand where their food is coming from. We will continue to support Kids Ag Day for the foreseeable future.”
About Kids Ag Day
Great Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Ag-Business Committee hosts Kids Ag Day, annually, to help students gain a better understanding of the agriculture industry and its importance to our local economy. Over 350 fourth-grade students from schools, both public and private, from Claflin, Hoisington, Ellinwood, Otis-Bison, Pawnee Rock and Great Bend are invited to participate. Anyone interested in serving on the committee is encouraged to contact the chamber at 620-792-2401.