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The Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau celebrated National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, by honoring the first baby born during the week at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. The week’s theme was “Together We Grow.”

Matthew Zareko Lewis was born at 11:47 p.m. on March 17, 2026.

“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.”

Matthew and his parents, Kaitland Gregory and Taylor Lewis, received an overflowing bushel basket containing clothing, farm books, toys and supplies, courtesy of the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau.