Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting! We had a great time sharing our recent projects, honoring our outstanding partners, and exploring the beautiful Emmett Ridge Farms.

At the meeting, we were proud to recognize some exceptional individuals:

Jason Grant received the Cooperator of the Year award for his use of conservation practices such as cover crops and grassed waterways on his farm. (Photo upper right: Award presented to Jason Grant by SWCD Chair Todd Winemiller)

The McCormick Outdoor Classroom Committee – Emily Ketchum, Alyson Mizer, Linda Baynes, and Amey Chalk -was awarded our Educator of the Year award for their hard work in revitalizing the McCormick Elementary Outdoor Classroom (Photo left: Educator of the Year award presented by State Rep. Jean Schmidt)

Our Volunteer of the Year award went to Genny Green for her continued commitment to helping with our Spring Litter Clean Up and Logo Design Contest. (Photo lower right: Award presented to Genny Green by SWCD Director John McManus)

Thank you to Commissioner David Painter, Representative Adam Bird, and Representative Jean Schmidt for joining us and helping us celebrate our awardees. We also want to thank Emmett Ridge Farms for hosting us, Full Moon Ranch for providing entertainment, Vista Grand Ranch for sponsoring this event, and the Wave Foundation for bringing along their special guest Jerry the penguin!