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Annual banquet honors Union County farmers
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Source: La Grande Observer
LA GRANDE — The 77th annual Farmers Merchant Banquet recognized Union County farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders. The Union Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. Donna Beverage with the chamber said the banquet Nov. 10 at Eastern Oregon University’s Gilbert Center celebrated the people, families and businesses keeping agriculture strong in Union County. John Petersen and Cassie Miller-Petersen received the Good Steward of the Year Award at the ceremony. The other awards were: Ecological Restoration of the Year: Russ and Mary West. Distinguished Service to Union County Agriculture: Bill Merrigan. Forest Service of the Year: Laine Smith, with Treetop Forestry. Young Famer of the Year: Random Glenn. Ag Woman of the Year: Dian Frish, with the Pumpkin Patch. Cattleman of the Year: Bob and Ann Hulden.
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