By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
For nearly three decades, area fourth graders have descended upon the Koelsch Family Farm just west of Great Bend for Kids Ag Day. Planning for the 2022 event is underway, and Ag Day Chairman Scott Dewerff is expecting another giant turnout.
"We're going on 28 years now and it's been very important," he said. "I've had teachers come through who went through it when they were in fourth grade. It's just a great event, getting kids more familiarized with Ag. Last year we had approximately 400 fourth graders from Barton County out there. We had probably at least 75-100 volunteers. It's just a great day for the fourth graders."
Dewerff is thankful to some of the sponsors and volunteers who have stepped up already. Jim and Kathy Armatys donated an enclosed trailer for storage, and Great Bend Coop donated a 40x60 foot tent to be used with the petting zoo. ILS paid half the purchase price of another new trailer. Dewerff said more sponsors are always welcome.
"It takes quite a bit to make the show go around," he said. "It's all volunteers so we rely on sponsorships to make it all happen."