Some people may not know that Wagner Farm is owned and operated by a government body, the Glenview Park District. While the Park District as a whole has hundreds of employees and dozens of parks and facilities, it is ultimately overseen by a seven person board. The board members are elected for six year terms. Theirs is a volunteer position and they are directly responsible to the electorate.
Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month. For the April board meeting, I was asked to come and speak about our trip next week to Washington DC. I did a brief presentation on special invitation Wagner Farm received to participate in the Smithsonian's Garden Fest May 6 and 7.
As diversified and talented as our board members are, they needed a little schooling in truck farming, which is the program we will be presenting at Garden Fest. I really enjoy these interactions with our board because they are always so supportive and positive about the educational work we do at Wagner Farm.
I'd like to add a special thank you to long-time board member Judy Beck, who after 32 years of dedication service, is retiring from her board seat. This was her last board meeting. Thank you Judy for your tireless actions to help us here at the farm. You will be missed in the board room, but please stop by and say hello anytime. The welcome mat will always be out.
