Sackmanns, Dent named to Agriculture Hall of Fame

MOSES LAKE — Two local agricultural powerhouses were named to the Moses Lake Ag Hall of Fame Oct. 21: cattle and hay growers Debbie and Sid Sackmann and aviation advocate, and bison grower Tom Dent, who also represents Washington’s 13th district in the state House of Representatives. Debbie and Sid Sackmann were introduced at the ceremony by state Sen. Judy Warnick, also of Washington’s 13th district. “Throughout his career, Sid has served on numerous agricultural committees, representing the farmers of the Columbia Basin with integrity and perfection and passion,” Warnick said. “He spent more than 15 years on the Hay Growers Association Board, and 19 years on the Farm Credit Services Board, in addition to his and Debbie’s service with Moses Lake 4-H and FFA Booster Committee, A highlight of his hay growing career was being named the 2014 Grant County Fair Hay King … Sid and Debbie could often be found calling on local businesses and collecting donations to support the 4- H and FFA livestock sale at the Grant County Fair. Bidding on local youth projects was Sid’s favorite part of the work, and Debbie and I were right there keeping the budget on track.”