The 2023 Dawes County Ag Appreciation Banquet was held this past Saturday night out at the new 4H building at the Dawes County Fairgrounds. It was estimated that 400 participated in the event, that over the last 47 years has come to symbolize the start of a new year on the farm and ranch. The Chadron Chamber Ag Committee members were all on hand, to lend a hand and businesses in support of area agriculture was self evident and equally well represented. A good time was had by all.