August 11 celebration of farmland at Lauer Historical Farm
The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) invites the public to attend an event celebrating the farm community with a program highlighting farmland.
- 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- August 11
- Lauer Historical Farm
- 800 Roush Rd, Lima
The speaker for the evening will be radio and TV personality, Dan Wilson. The host of “In Ohio Country Today,” Wilson is an advocate for farmland preservation and is dedicated to preserving Ohio country.
Wilson will also facilitate a panel discussion on farmland preservation featuring Ohio Speaker of the House Bob Cupp, Ohio State Representative Susan Manchester, Allen County Commissioner Beth Seibert.
WCOLC will also share success stories about preserving more than 2,700 acres of prime farmland and discuss the need for continued support from state and
local government.
The first 50 individuals to register will receive a free meal ticket to ABC Concessions Food Truck. To register, or for further information, please call WCOLC at 567-204-9126.
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