Baldwin boy to be featured in 2018 Culver’s calendar

By Cara L. Dempski

PRAIRIE DU SAC — A young  St. Croix County resident’s work will be featured in 2018 calendars distributed by a popular restaurant chain.

A press release from Mari Bonadonna of Culver’s indicated eight-year-old Gavin Benedict of Baldwin will be featured in the chain’s yearly calendars as part of the “Thank You Farmers” program. The release indicates the program recognizes farmers, and supports agricultural organizations like the National FFA Organization and Foundation.

According to the Culver’s website, the Thank You Farmers initiative has donated $1 million to the National FFA and other agricultural businesses and organizations through local store fundraising. The program also sponsored a “Scoops of Thanks” day where customers could get a free scoop of frozen custard for a $1 donation.

Children visiting participating restaurants can color one of four different farm scenes to be entered in the calendar contest. The Culver’s website indicates the coloring contest was started to encourage children to learn more about where the food they consume comes from and get them excited about science and agriculture.

The 2018 calendars will be available at participating stores while supplies last. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to contact their local Culver’s.