History of Agricultural Production in Wright County

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,009
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Wright County Agricultural Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2012
End Date
August 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wright
Wright
Project Overview

To present the history of agriculture in Wright County through exhibits of equipment from the past to present, video presentations, and a demonstration of food preparation in the 19th century.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10
Appropriation Language

These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,009
Direct expenses
$7,009
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Use number counter to track attendance numbers.Take pictures of people walking through the exhibit.

Measurable Outcome(s)

5,985 people walked through the History of Agricultural Production in Wright County exhibit.

Recipient Board Members
Greg Bakeberg
Ron Denn
George Mead
Jerry Quaal
Stan Vander Kooi
Dennis Beise
Richard Fadden
Carol Hayner
John Quirk
Ward Westphal
Troy Beise
Gary Fieldseth
Kent Mutterer
Bernice Schermer
Jeff Wheeler
Nancy Betzler
Brent Heinz
Sheila Mazer
Gloria Triebwasser
Project Manager
First Name
Stan
Last Name
Vander Kooi
Organization Name
Wright County Agricultural Society
Phone
320-543-2111
Email
admin@wrightcountyfair.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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