Ag Week breakfast is set for March 18

Don’t make breakfast plans for the third Tuesday in March.

Local farmers have it covered.

The Jay County Ag Week Committee announced Thursday that it will host the Jay County Farmers Breakfast on Tuesday, March 18, in the Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds.

The breakfast is held as part of celebrating National Ag Week.

“The Farmers Breakfast is more than just a meal,” said committee member Mark Tillman. “It’s a chance to celebrate our agricultural heritage, honor the dedication of local farmers, and bring the community together in a meaningful way.”

Breakfast, which will be served from 5 to 9 a.m., will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast and various beverages.

The bacon is a new offering this year at the urging and with the assistance of the county’s pork producers. Two pigs will be donated, with Fisher Packing making the sausage and some bacon. And Indiana Pork Producers will provide additional bacon.

Another change from the traditional format is that there will be no charge for the breakfast. (Previously, the fee had been $1.) Instead, free-will donations will be accepted.

Tillman said it had become difficult to sell tickets in advance and was generally more of a hassle than it was worth.

“If someone wants to pay, they can,” said Tillman. “If they don’t, they can have a free breakfast.”

The event is open to the public.

Tillman also said the committee is working on planning a dinner for June. (A dinner had traditionally been held during ag week, but was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and has not returned since then.)