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Karen Gillen and Sara Weber former Benton County Fair Queens

Crowns, Confidence & Community: Lessons from the Benton County Fair Queen Contest

Honoring 25 Years for Sara and 40 Years for Karen Every summer, fairgrounds across Indiana come alive with more than livestock shows and lemon shake-ups. They’re places where traditions are honored, confidence is built, and community shines brightest—especially on Queen Contest night. At Farmers & Merchants Bank, we’re proud to celebrate two of our own […]

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Nikki Harman, branch manager at Boswell

Rooted in 4-H, Committed to Community: Nikki Harman’s Lasting Impact

Boswell Branch Manager | 4-H Alum | Fair Board Member For Nikki Harman, giving back isn’t a seasonal thing—it’s simply part of who she is. As Branch Manager of our Boswell office, Nikki leads with consistency, care, and a deep connection to the people and places around her. And her involvement with 4-H—both past and […]

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Collage of 4H Fair Graphics

Why 4-H Matters: Building Financial Literacy and Life Skills for the Next Generation

At Farmers & Merchants Bank, we believe in investing in our communities—and that starts with investing in our youth. That’s one of the many reasons we proudly support 4-H. For more than a century, 4-H has been shaping future leaders by teaching responsibility, goal-setting, and the value of hard work. But did you know that […]

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Samantha Otten, Ag-Commercial Lender at Farmers and Merchants Bank

From the Show Ring to the Lending Desk: How 4-H Shaped My Passion for Agriculture

By Samantha Otten Ag-Commercial Lender at Farmers and Merchants Bank Every summer when the fairgrounds fill with the smell of sawdust and the hum of anticipation, I’m reminded just how much 4-H shaped the person I am today. Before I was an Ag Lender at Farmers and Merchants, I was a kid with a bucket […]

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