McLennan County Harvest Celebration set for Sept. 24 in Crawford
AgriLife Extension event celebrates local agriculture with vendors, food, prizes, education
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County will host the sixth annual McLennan County Harvest Celebration from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Tonkawa Falls Event Center, 8542 E. 4th St., Crawford. The event center is located within Tonkawa Falls Park.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Sept. 18 by calling the AgriLife Extension office in McLennan County at 254-757-5180 or emailing Nicole Kosier, administrative assistant, at [email protected]. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for registration on the day of the event.
About the event
The celebration recognizes the contributions of the local agricultural community. Guests will visit with agricultural supporters, vendors and community partners; enjoy a meal and refreshments; and learn about the educational programs and impact of the AgriLife Extension office in McLennan County. Guests will also have opportunities to win prizes from agricultural sponsors.
The evening will begin with a brief educational program featuring Lance Kieth, Ph.D., associate dean of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences and professor of agricultural education at West Texas A&M University, Canyon.
Following the educational program, organizers will recognize the Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Business in Support of Agriculture.
The program is hosted by the Row Crop, Livestock and Horticulture Committees of AgriLife Extension office in McLennan County.
