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The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau celebrated National Agriculture Week, March 16-22, by honoring the first baby born during the week at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. The week’s theme was “Together We Grow.”

Asher Benkowski was born at 8:43 p.m. on March 17, 2025.

“We love showering the first baby born in Agriculture Week with some ag-related gifts,” said Lindsay Ryan, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau manager. “It is a fun way to raise awareness about the role agriculture plays in our world.”

Asher and his parents, Tyler and Casandra Benkowski, received an overflowing bushel basket containing clothing, farm books, toys and supplies, courtesy of the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau.