Farm bureau’s annual brunch canceled for 2020

SHAWANO — The Shawano County Farm Bureau announced it will cancel the 2020 Brunch on the Farm.

As state and federal guidelines on slowing the spread of COVID-19 continue to unfold, confidence in the ability to host a large-scale event at the end of June has become low, according to a farm bureau press release. The group was disheartened to make the decision and cited health and safety of the planning committee, volunteers and guests to be their top priority.

The event was set for June 28 at the Nischke’s Back 40 Acres in Pulaski and typically draws more than 4,000 community members annually.

“Brunch on the Farm is the highlight of June Dairy Month, so it is disappointing to cancel this year’s event,” said Christa Hoffman, who chairs the event. “We are now focusing on those who need assistance obtaining milk and recognizing the hard-working farm families in our community.”

The bureau is shifting gears to focus on directly supporting farmers in the Shawano community and helping mobilize the sale of dairy products through two new initiatives. A milk donation fund is in place to work with organizations like schools and food pantries that do not have enough milk.

Additionally, the bureau will partner with county organizations and agribusinesses to recognize farmers in the community. They are seeking sponsors for these efforts.

“Farmers are experiencing record low prices for their products. We want to make sure they know we care and will support them through this difficult time,” Hoffman said.

For information, go to the Shawano County Farm Bureau’s Facebook page or email shawanofarmbureau@gmail.com.