The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau will be hosting their seventh annual Barn & Business networking and learning event from 6:30-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Winona Heritage Room. Photo provided by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

News Release

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau will be hosting their seventh annual Barn & Business networking and learning event.

This free event will be held from 6:30-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. A hot breakfast will be served buffet-style, followed by a keynote speaker and table discussions.

This year’s speaker is Dr. Emily Wornell, assistant professor at Ball State University and member of the Rural Policy Research Institute. Having grown up in a rural community, her accomplished career has focused on research in small agricultural communities. Wornell will share key points from her research and how they apply to Kosciusko County.

The event is free to attend; however, registration is required. Visit kcfoundation.org/event/barn&biz or call (574) 267-1901 to sign up. Spots are going quickly. All RSVPs must be received by Monday, Feb. 20.