The public is invited to see what’s new in farming and water quality monitoring around the county on Saturday, Aug. 19 during “Shaping the Future: 2017 Putnam County Ag Tour.”

The event is free and includes a catered breakfast followed by stops at four locations around the county where you will see and learn about dairy, beef and poultry farming, water quality monitoring and treatment, hydroponic farming and local wine making.

Guests will ride in air conditioned buses from Excursions Trailways for the tour.

The schedule includes a buffet breakfast served 7:30-8:15 a.m., tour buses leave at 8:30 a.m. and return at 12:00 p.m. Water and snacks will be provided at one of the tour stops.

The Ag Tour begins and ends at Sycamore Lake Winery, 9660 Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove. Parking is free.

Reservations are required.

To reserve your seat, register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCAgTour2017 or call 419-523-5159.

Families are welcome.

For more information, contact a member of the Ag Tour Committee at Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District, Putnam County Farm Bureau, Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce or Superior Energy Solutions-Dan Klear.