Who are we? We are a group of individuals who want to make sure the value of Polk County Agriculture is passed on to current and future generations. Our Mission: The purpose of the AG First group is to:
Educate youth and adults in understanding the cultural and economic impact of agriculture,
Promote an understanding of the key roles that agriculture plays in our community, and
Continue the strong partnership between the agriculture community, OSU Extension Service, and the Polk County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Our Goals:
Showcase the applied research and practices utilized in agriculture
Illustrate the interconnectedness of agriculture and the environment
Engage people in learning about their connection to agriculture
Strengthen the Fairgrounds and Event Center as a resource to the agricultural community
Engage the full spectrum of the agriculture community…educators, marketers, suppliers, producers, and consumers.
During our first two years, we:
Established our name, mission, and goals
Coordinated a focus on Ag Commodities through Ag First displays at Polk County Fair
Provided presentations and hands-on activities at the Polk County Fair.
With your support and partnership we hope to:
Develop an interactive display about Polk County Agriculture to be a part of community events, meetings, and for month long stays at areas businesses
Make presentations at area chamber, businesses, and organization meetings to help promote an understanding and update on Agriculture and its economic impact in Polk County
Organize a speakers and writers bureau to continue telling the fascinating stories about agriculture in a variety of avenues
How can you support our efforts? Become a member
Make a financial contribution
Current Ag First Members: Polk County Fairgrounds Polk County/OSU Extension Service Polk County Farm Bureau Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Polk County Women for Agriculture Polk County Livestock Association For more information on Ag First, please contact: Polk County Fair Office 503-623-3048 Jim Clawson wjclawson@msn.com
Join our speakers /writers bureau