FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: chamber promotes ag education through farm to table dinner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 15, 2023

Media Contact:

Anna Nelson

701-577-6000

chamber promotes ag education through farm to table dinner

Williston, N.D. - The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce’s (WACC) Agriculture Committee, in partnership with the Williams County Soil Conservation District (SCD), is pleased to present the third annual Farm to Table Dinner on Wednesday, June 28.

What began as a small gathering on a local farm has now grown to a large-scale event at the SCD Tree Shed that aims to educate the public about the vast agriculture industry that surrounds them.

Farm to Table is an immersive, educational experience, allowing attendees to taste food that is representative of commodities in the Williston area; to interact with farm equipment; to see a demonstration from TrainND-Northwest illustrating how drones are used within the industry; and to hear from a 4th-generation farmer and rancher, Calli Thorne.

“I’m always excited when I get the opportunity to share our family story and our diverse role in agriculture with others. Being able to connect with consumers and share how we care for our animals and the land is something I’m incredibly proud of,” said Thorne, farmer/rancher at Triangle M Ranch & Feedlot.

Multiple partners have come together to make this a reality and to truly offer a farm-to-table meal. First, attendees will enjoy locally-brewed beer - and root beer - from Busted Knuckle Brewery as well as wine from North Dakota vineyards, Pointe of View in Burlington and Fluffy Fields in Dickinson, while trying a variety of different seed oils. Doc Holliday’s will cater the meal featuring lamb meatballs using product from Cornell Farms, pea pasta from AGT Foods, brisket which represents local ranches, hummus - a popular chickpea product - and a couscous salad with Lentil Crunchers from our friends to the west, Farver Farms in Scobey, Montana. Williston’s new bakery, Whisk It Good, will treat guests to a variety of gluten-free desserts using chickpea flour from 41 Grains in Circle, Montana.

This interactive event has become one that people anticipate and that the WACC Ag Committee hopes to continue to offer and grow for years to come.

“This event is something very near and dear to our hearts as we are always striving to better bridge the gap between agriculture. This is a fun filled way to do that by having locally sourced items that are grown right here in our own backyards,” said Molly Jugovic, SCD District Manager and WACC Ag Committee Vice Chair.

Tickets are available at https://www.willistonchamber.com/farm-to-table. For more information, email wchamber@willistonchamber.com or call 701-577-6000.

This event would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors, including Gold Sponsors: Homestead Wind, Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative, and the Williston Economic Development STAR Fund. For a full list of sponsors, visit https://www.willistonchamber.com/farm-to-table.

For media inquiries, please contact Anna Nelson, WACC President, by email at anna@willistonchamber.com or by phone at 701-570-0747.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Williston Area Chamber of Commerce: Since 1907, the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce has represented, supported, and advocated for business interests, organizations and citizens in our community.   Our Chamber began as the Williston Community Club and changed its name to the Williston Chamber of Commerce in 1939.  While the chamber has seen many more changes than just its name, our mission still holds true:  the Champion of the Williston Area United Business Community.  More specifically to:

The Chamber is registered as a 501 c(6) and is a volunteer, nonprofit business entity: an organization of more than 500 businesses and organizations and represent every sector of industry and services. Governed by a Board of Directors, the Chamber works together with local, state and federal officials and other organizations in the area to attract, retain, and expand businesses in the greater Williston area.  

WACC Agriculture Committee: The Agriculture Committee strives to advance local agriculture and agriculture related member businesses. This group recommends policy and positions of the Chamber on the local, state and federal levels. This committee volunteers and assists at local agriculture-related events and assists in dispersing pertinent information from Chamber member businesses to their targeted consumers via educational events, email blasts or social media.

Mission: To promote local agriculture and agriculture related member businesses through advocacy, activities, and events.

Williams County Soil Conservation District: Established in 1938, the mission of the SCD is to provide leadership and guidance to educate and assist Williams County citizens in conservation of its natural resources. For more information and help, please contact our Tree Shed at 701-774-2319 or our downtown office at 701-572-6729 ext. 3.

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