Williams County has a rich agricultural tradition; however, agricultural community members often go unnoticed. The Agriculture Hall of Fame works to recognize hardworking members of our agriculture community. 

The purpose of the Williams County Agriculture Hall of Fame is to recognize the outstanding contributions of an individual to the agricultural industry in Williams County. Individuals, spouses, or business members may apply for themselves or on behalf of another person. Applications may also be submitted posthumously.

Nominations may be made by any individual or organization in Ohio by completing a nomination form and returning it to the Ohio State University Extension – Williams County Office, Attention: Agriculture Hall of Fame Committee, 1425 East High Street, Suite 112, Bryan, OH 43506 or emailed to wyse.34@osu.edu by June 1st of each year or as designated by the Hall of Fame Committee. All nominations must be submitted on a properly prepared form.  Or fill out the Online Form

If you have any questions about the Agriculture Hall of Fame, please call The Ohio State University Extension – Williams County Office at 419-636-5608.

2026 Williams County Agriculture Hall of Fame Application

 

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Past Recipients

1997, Luke Thaman
1998, Vernon Sloan
1999, Robert Andres
2000, Maurice Kaiser
2001, Robert Koerner
2002, Howard Parrish
2003, Lou Mollett
2005, Irma Fitzenrider
2006, Art Follet and Charles Graber
2007, Walter Oberlin and Helen Schafer

2024, Paul and Carol Stuckey

2025, Marvin Dietsch and Thomas Traxler