34th Ag Appreciation Day Summer Cookout Today

The Austin Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee will host its 34th Ag Appreciation Day Summer Cookout from 5:30-7:30p.m. at the Mower County Fairgrounds in the Plager Building.

Organized by the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize the contributions of and show appreciation for agriculture to our community with a delicious dinner of Windsor pork chop and sides, beverage refreshment plus ice cream served by Mower County Dairy Princesses.

Tickets are $12 at the door.

Proceeds from the tickets go towards a variety of activities including sponsorship of the 4-H Ribbon auction, Mower County Dairy Corn and Soy Bean Association and Pork Producers.

For more information, call 507-437-4561.

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