By Mark Badertscher
The annual Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame Banquet previously scheduled for Dec. 1, is cancelled due to the inability to safely gather large groups as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

The local Ag Hall of Fame committee decided that recognizing individuals this year through an alternative method such as a virtual event would not provide proper recognition for those who are typically recognized with family, friends, and the agricultural community present. 

Therefore, the planning committee has decided to postpone any activity with this event until further notice. 

Ada community well-represented in past events
Ohio Northern University alumnae Madelyn Lowery, a life-long Hardin County resident, was one of  five inductees in 2019. 

Area are farmers Sanford McCurdy and son, Paul, were inducted as Pioneers in Agriculture in 2018.

The Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame was established in 2003 to recognize and honor outstanding contributions to agriculture by Hardin County people.