Ogallala, Ne - The 49th Annual Keith County Ag Banquet was held Monday night at the Willow and Oak Event Center in Ogallala. 225 people attended the Banquet, which Shawn Rubek, Keith County Tourism Director at Keith County Chamber said was a sellout. 

The Excellence in Agriculture Award went to Andy DeVries, owner and operator of DAD Farms. The crowd was treated to a chicken or brisket meal. The Ogallala and Paxton FFA clubs were present and delivered the meals and bussed the tables afterwards.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738088862558.jpeg" alt="Andy Devries awarded Excellence In Agriculture Award on Monday Night at 49th Annual Keith County Ag Banquet held at Willow &amp; Oak Event Center (pictured left is Kyle Schow with Devries on right)" />
                        <figcaption>Andy Devries awarded Excellence In Agriculture Award on Monday Night at 49th Annual Keith County Ag Banquet held at Willow &amp; Oak Event Center (pictured left is Kyle Schow with Devries on right)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Ogallala, Ne - The 49th Annual Keith County Ag Banquet was held Monday night at the Willow and Oak Event Center in Ogallala. 225 people attended the Banquet, which Shawn Rubek, Keith County Tourism Director at Keith County Chamber said was a sellout. </p><p>The Excellence in Agriculture Award went to Andy DeVries, owner and operator of DAD Farms. The crowd was treated to a chicken or brisket meal. The Ogallala and Paxton FFA clubs were present and delivered the meals and bussed the tables afterwards.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738089232010.jpeg" alt="Ogallala FFA's Kallie Eisenzimmer gave a report to the audience about what the Ogallala chapter has planned in 2025" />
                        <figcaption>Ogallala FFA's Kallie Eisenzimmer gave a report to the audience about what the Ogallala chapter has planned in 2025</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738089283359.jpeg" alt="Paxton FFA Historian Skyler Johnson gave report on Paxton FFA and planned events in 2025" />
                        <figcaption>Paxton FFA Historian Skyler Johnson gave report on Paxton FFA and planned events in 2025</figcaption>
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DeVries awarded Excellence In Agriculture Award at Keith County Ag Banquet