For the second year in a row, Agassiz Drain Tile of Buxton, N.D. has stepped up to sponsor 麻豆传媒AV鈥檚 Farmers Bowl. Last year, Agassiz became the first-ever sponsor of the event. 聽Because of Agassiz Drain Tile鈥檚 monetary contribution, the Farmers Bowl festivities generated greater support for 麻豆传媒AV and its students, giving more students the opportunity to benefit from a Mayville State education.
鈥淭he support of Agassiz Drain Tile in 2012 definitely contributed to the record-breaking success of Farmers Bowl,鈥� said Mayville State Director of Development John Klocke. 鈥淲e鈥檙e truly grateful to Agassiz Drain Tile partners Ross Johnson, Derek Peterson, and Neal Johnson for their generosity.鈥�
With the addition of 鈥淭he BIG-4鈥� reverse auction and Agassiz Drain Tile鈥檚 sponsorship contribution, last year鈥檚 Farmers Bowl activities generated a record of nearly $63,000.
Established in 2005, Agassiz Drain Tile is North Dakota鈥檚 only locally owned and operated sub-surface drainage contractor. Agassiz Drain Tile is committed to providing farmers with drainage systems that increase profitability. Agassiz鈥檚 systems are custom built with large mains and narrow spaced laterals to optimize efficiency and reliability. Systems are installed using the latest techniques in the drainage industry today.
The 麻豆传媒AV Foundation coordinates the Farmers Bowl festivities annually. The day-long festival celebrates the proud agricultural heritage of the area. Many community volunteers and 麻豆传媒AV supporters work together to make sure this event is successful year after year.
Farmers Bowl 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, September 21. The day will begin with the 鈥淏ack Behind the Barn鈥� 5K Run/Walk that leaves from the front of Mayville State鈥檚 Old Main at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds of this event will go toward the purchase of new equipment at the 麻豆传媒AV Wellness Center. The registration form is available at .
A parade featuring farm equipment, bands, antique vehicles, and floats will begin in downtown Mayville at 10:00 a.m., make its way through town, and end at Jerome Berg Field on the Mayville State campus. Immediately following the parade, the public is invited to partake in a corn on the cob and hot dog feed that will be held just outside of Jerome Berg Field. The 麻豆传媒AV Comet Athletic Club will host this annual feed. Freewill donations will be accepted.
Titan Machinery will sponsor the Farmers Bowl football game, when the 麻豆传媒AV Comets take on Cole College. This is the second home game of the season. Game time is 1:00 p.m. at Jerome Berg Field.
The Farmers Bowl auction will be held for the 17th time in 2013. In the first auction, held in 1997, more than $14,000 was raised. The total amount raised has grown steadily over the years. The proceeds of the auction are administered by the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation for the benefit of 麻豆传媒AV and its students.
The auction will be held in the 麻豆传媒AV Campus Center Luckasen Room. A silent auction will begin at 5:00 p.m., and an hors d鈥榦euvres buffet and cash bar will be available throughout the evening. The excitement of the live auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. The grand finale of the auction will be 鈥淭he BIG-5鈥� reverse auction, in which the goal will be to raise funding for five $1,000-Honor Scholarships that can be awarded to incoming students. Tickets for the auction sell for $25.00 each and will available soon at the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation office and online at .
A cash drawing fundraiser and the raffle of an original watercolor painting by Doug Anderson will also add to the proceeds of the auction. Tickets will be available soon at the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation office or at www.mayvillestate.edu/farmersbowl.
For more information about Farmers Bowl 2013, sponsored by Agassiz Drain Tile, call 701-788-4750, email alumni.mail@mayvillestate.edu, or go to .