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Old School Produce reports slow season; board approves donated bat box installation

Benton County Board of Supervisors · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Greg Walston told the board that Old School Produce’s vegetable production is down this year due to rain and timing. The board approved installation of a donated bat box, discussed a costly fence request and noted a lease for the garden area is due in December.

At the July 28 meeting Greg Walston provided an update on Old School Produce, reporting that vegetable production this year has not matched prior years, citing rain and timing as factors. Walston asked permission to install a donated bat box in garden areas; the board agreed. He also raised a fence request and noted quotes were expensive; the board suggested waiting for cooler weather and offered volunteer assistance.

Walston reminded the board that the garden lease will come due in December and solicited monetary and in-kind donations. The board took no formal funding action at the meeting; Walston and county staff will coordinate next steps and any lease or fence decisions prior to December.