2024 Hall of Fame Dinner and Annual Meeting
Mar
15
6:00 PM18:00

2024 Hall of Fame Dinner and Annual Meeting

Members come together every spring for our annual meeting to provide their input on Ag Business Council of Rock County initiatives. The meeting is followed by the Hall of Fame Dinner to honor individuals who have contributed greatly to Rock County agriculture. This year's honorees include Leo and Eric Johnson, Sandy Larson and Paul (Pete) Luety (Ag Pioneer).

Save the date for this year’s event on Friday, March 15 at Cabin Creek Farms, located in Clinton. Dinner will be served at 7 pm, with cocktails starting at 6 pm. RSVP online or with the invite attached by March 1. Tickets are $50 each (discounted rates for students and youth) and include dinner plus an open bar. Cash or card payment is accepted at the event.

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2023 Annual Summer Outing
Aug
8
12:00 PM12:00

2023 Annual Summer Outing

We're headed to Milwaukee Tuesday, August 8 for our 2023 Summer Outing. The first stop is the new DeLong Port of Milwaukee, then we head to a Brewers game.

$25/person, accepting registrations from Ag Business Council members and their spouse or significant other only at this time. We have two coach buses that will transport the group to and from Milwaukee. Please note: Miller Park is cashless so plan accordingly. We ask that you use this as an adults night out, no kids.

Schedule:

3 pm: Bus leaves from gravel parking lot across from 601 Delco Drive, Clinton WI. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior so we can depart on time.

First stop: Port Tour (1 hour)

Second stop: Brewer game (arrive between 5 - 6 pm)

7:10 pm: Brewer game begins - meal is included

Depart for home once game concludes.

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Mar
10
6:00 PM18:00

2023 Ag Hall of Fame Dinner

Members come together every spring for our annual meeting to provide their input on Ag Business Council of Rock County initiatives. The meeting is followed by the Hall of Fame Dinner to honor individuals who have contributed greatly to Rock County agriculture. This year's honorees include Alan Sweeney, Gary Sommers and Charlie Scharine (Ag Pioneer).


2023 Event Details:

  • Date: March 10, 2023

  • Location: 1110 N US-14, Janesville, WI 53546 (Johnson Tractor)

  • Time: 6 pm cocktail hour; dinner at 7 pm

  • RSVP Date: February 24, 2023

  • Price: $50/ticket. Card or cash payment accepted at event. Open bar included.

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Feb
15
5:00 PM17:00

Young Ag Professionals of Rock County Happy Hour

We'll provide appetizers, served at 6 pm. Enjoy networking and drinks with young ag professionals in the area and learn more about how you can get involved in Ag Business Council. Not a member? No worries, all are welcome.

No RSVP necessary. If you have questions, contact Ali Luety (608-751-4361) or Niki Luety (608-931-1076).

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Rock County 4-H Fair
Jul
26
to Jul 31

Rock County 4-H Fair

  • Rock County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE AND MOO! Check out the Rock County’s finest in agriculture during the Rock County 4-H Fair! Don’t forget to represent the Ag Business Council by signing up to volunteer at the booth. Our booth across from the beef barn is stocked with agriculture education experiences and activities to engage consumers and youth alike.

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Rock County Dairy Breakfast
Jun
4
6:30 AM06:30

Rock County Dairy Breakfast

The Metcalf Family hosts the 45th Annual Rock County Dairy Breakfast. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast also includes yogurt, cheese, ham patty, applesauce, milk or coffee and ice cream. Your fun filled day on the farm will include a kids area, small animal display, self-guided farm tours, crafts, music, tractor shuttle rides and more.

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Annual Summer Outing
May
25
4:00 PM16:00

Annual Summer Outing

Join us at our annual summer outing on Wednesday, May 25th.

We'll start with a tour of Kerry Ingredients, then we’ll cheer on the Beloit Sky Carp for their Inaugural Season.

Click here to get your tickets!

Event details:

You don't have to be an Ag Business Council member to participate. 

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Hall of Fame Dinner and Annual Meeting
Apr
8
6:00 PM18:00

Hall of Fame Dinner and Annual Meeting

Join us for the Rock County Ag Business Council Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Dinner. The festivities start with a 6pm open bar cocktail hour following with a dinner at 7pm. Join us in honoring our Ag Pioneer, Sid Watson and two Hall of Fame Inductees, Bill MacFarlane and Marion Barlass.

Come share in wholesome conversation, enjoy a tasty meal, and network with other agriculture focused members in our community. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces again in person!

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Sep
8
9:00 AM09:00

Farmers Open of Rock County 2021

Event Details:

  • Wednesday September 8, 2021 at Cecelia’s Golf Course

  • Check-in: Morning round starts at 9:00 am Shotgun start: 9:45 am

  • Afternoon round starts at 1:15 pm

  • Lunch served at noon with silent auctions and raffles.

  • Back by popular demand – hole-in-one prize sponsored by Boucher!

  • Hole prizes, winning team prizes, bucket raffles & more! Great food, wonderful company and fabulous prizes.


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Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Dinner
Aug
27
5:00 PM17:00

Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Dinner

Join us for the Rock County Ag Business Council Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Dinner. The festivities start with a 5pm open bar cocktail hour following with a dinner at 6pm. Share in honoring Jane Metcalf, Bill Murphy and Bob Ziegler who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Come share in wholesome conversation, enjoy a tasty meal, and network with other agriculture focused members in our community. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces again in person!

Cost is $50 per ticket. Pay at event by cash or card if you haven’t already paid.

Questions? Reach out to Leo Johnson (608-751-0829) and Matt Rehberg (608-481-0403).

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Jul
10
9:00 AM09:00

Farmers Open of Rock County

Event Details:

  • Wednesday July 10th, 2019 at Cecelia’s Golf Course

  • Cost: $200 per 4-person team for one round, $300 per 4-person team for both rounds. Includes meal, golf and cart.The golf course is only accessible from the north side of Emerald Grove Road via Hwy 14.

  • New in 2019, we are offering a morning and afternoon round with dinner and raffles hosted between rounds.

  • Check-in: Morning round starts at 9:00 am Shotgun start: 9:45 am

  • Afternoon round starts at 11:00 am Shotgun start: 1:15 pm

  • Lunch served at noon with silent auctions and raffles.

  • Back by popular demand – hole-in-one prize! Chance to win a 2-year lease on a 2019 Ford F-150!!

  • Hole prizes, bucket raffles & more! Great food, wonderful company and fabulous prizes.

Click here to download the 2019 registration form.

Just print the form out, fill it in and mail in the form along with your payment. Don’t wait to sign up! Registration is limited to 15 teams per round on a first come, first serve basis.

Make checks payable to: Ag Business Council of Rock County, Inc.

Mail registration form with payment to:  

Ag Business Council of Rock County, Inc.

PO Box 66

Orfordville, WI 53576

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Apr
5
6:00 PM18:00

2019 Ag Business Council Hall of Fame Dinner

Annual Dinner, Scholarship & Hall of Fame Presentation


 

Friday April 5th, 2019

Janesville Country Club

2615 West Memorial Drive, Janesville

6:00 pm, Social

7:00 pm, Dinner

8:00 pm, Program and Awards


 

2019 Hall of Fame Recipients: Dr. Rollie Jeans and Glen Thompson

2019 Pioneer Honoree: Harold Traynor


 

Cost is $35.00 per person

Questions? Call Willie @ 608-359-1800

 

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Sep
12
5:00 PM17:00

Rock County Agricultural Legislative Forum

SCHEDULE:

5:30 pm: Complimentary Bratwurst Cookout

6:00 pm: Candidate Forum

 

Location:

Johnson Tractor

1110 US-14, Janesville, WI 53546

Janesville, WI.

 

The Ag. Business Council of Rock County and the Rock County Farm Bureau recognize the importance of the upcoming election to the agricultural community. We are joining forces to host an "on the farm" legislative forum to introduce candidates and hear their opinions and ideas regarding agricultural  issues.

Candidates invited to attend include:

Wisconsin Governor Candidates

1st Congressional District Candidates

2nd Congressional District Candidates

State Senate Districts 11 and 15

State Assembly Districts 31, 43, 44, and 45

 

Candidates will be allowed to speak directly to the audience. This forum is not a debate, but designed to introduce candidates and learn more about their positions regarding agricultural issues while enjoying a friendly evening on the farm.

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Jul
11
1:00 PM13:00

Ag Business Council Golf Outing

Join us at Prairie Woods Golf Course for our annual golf outing.

To join, fill out this Event Registration Form and submit it with payment, or register online via the link below

Event details
2:00 shotgun start
4:30 Dinner

cost includes 9 holes with golf car, range balls, and burger brat buffet lunch. 



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Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00

Ag Hall of Fame

Every year we honor exceptional individuals from the community at our annual Ag Hall of Fame Banquet.

Event Details:

Friday, April 1st
Janesville Country Club
2615 West Memorial Drive, Janesville

6:00pm, Social
7:00 pm, Dinner
8:00 pm, Program and Awards

2016 Hall of Fame & Pioneer Honorees include:
Bob Arndt, Mel Janes and Claude and Bert Blain.

Cost is 25.00 per person

For more info contact Willie, 608-359-1800

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