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Get to know your legislators/leaders at Farmfest Forums

Andrea Johnson
Jul 29, 2022
Jul 29, 2022

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Contributing to the success of Farmfest are town hall forums held each day of the large outdoor show. Farmfest will be held Aug. 2-4, 2022. The forums are held at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center, located near the center of the Farmfest grounds.

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