By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 in More Top Stories
UNION COUNTY – After a two-year break, the Union County Farmers Merchant Banquet was held this past weekend. This event celebrates the many accomplishments of the farming community in Union County. Among the festivities was the announcement of seven awards:
2022 Good Steward Award #1 – Presented by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District – Diane Kinsley
2022 Union County Young Farmer of The Year Presented by the Union County Farm Bureau – Max Nillson
2022 Ecological Restoration Award – Presented by the Grande Ronde Model Watershed – David Lowe
2022 Good Steward Award #2 – Presented by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District – Robert & Wendy Langford
2022 Cattleman of the Year – Presented by The Union County Cattlemen’s Association – Jim Richards
2022 Ag Woman of the Year – Presented by Union County Ag Women – Deb Hansen
2022 Forest Steward of the Year – Presented by Oregon Department of Forestry – Jesse Reed