Sue Sitter/PCT Comedian Tim Harmston entertains an audience of local farmers and ranchers at the Rugby Eagles on Feb. 4.

Area farmers and ranchers enjoyed a roast beef supper and a show by nationally-known comedian Tim Harmston courtesy of local businesses at the Rugby Eagles on Feb. 4.

The 2022 Farmer and Rancher Appreciation Supper, sponsored by 33 businesses offering services ranging from work gear to financial planning, drew more than 100 members of local farm and ranch families.

After a raffle featuring prizes donated by Rugby Hardware Hank and other merchants, guests enjoyed a performance by Harmston, who poked good-natured fun at his Wisconsin roots. Other themes in Harmston’s performance included humorous offers of sympathy to Minnesota Vikings and its fans.

Josh Mattson, finance manager at McGuire’s Automotive, served as the emcee for the evening.

“Hopefully things go well this spring,” he said, referring to the possibility of an end to last year’s exceptional drought conditions.

Sponsoring the event were Ag Country Farm Credit Services; Anderson Funeral Home; Bremer Bank; Brossart Tax Service; Cobblestone Inn and Suites; Cow Country Supply; Envision; First International Bank and Trust; Goldade Financial; Gooseneck Implement; Heart of America Ag Services; High Plains Equipment; Home of Economy; Horizon Ag Services; Johnson’s Plumbing; Leevers Foods; Mack Law Office; McGuire’s Automotive; NDTC; NoDak Insurance; North Star Community Credit Union; NuLine Insurance; The Pierce County Tribune; Rugby Broadcasters; Ramsey Bank; Rugby Dental; Rugby Farmers Elevator; Rugby Greenhouse; Rugby Hardware Hank; Rugby Insurance; Rugby Lumber; Rugby Service Center/Harper Oil and Rugby Veterinary Service.