Agriculture Awards Dinner

Award Category Description
 

The Outstanding Conservationist Award
Recognizes a person who has helped to advance the knowledge and practice of soil and water conservation. This award is considered by the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District.

The Outstanding Young Farmer Award
Recognizes a young farmer 40 and under who has been actively involved in civic and community affairs in an effort to promote and improve agriculture. This award is considered by the Ag Council. 

The McLean County Farmer of the Year Award
Recognizes a farmer who has been actively involved in civic and community affairs in an effort to promote and improve agriculture. This award is considered by the McLean County Farm Bureau. This award is considered by the McLean County Farm Bureau.

The Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award 
Recognizes an individual from the McLean County area for contributions to the cause of agriculture in our community.

The Outstanding Person in Agribusiness Award
Recognizes a business person who has served to improve agriculture through civic and community activities.

The Emerging Leader in Agriculture Award
Recognizes a young professional, high school, or college student engaged in non-production agriculture who has served to improve agriculture through civic and community activities.

More Information

For questions or concerns, regarding nominations please contact Jancy LaFollette at 309-829-1185.

2018 Agriculture Award Recipients

Outstanding Conservationist - Irvin Bane

Emerging Leader in Agriculture - Rachel Fulton

Outstanding Young Farmer - Brent Lage

McLean County Farmer of the Year - Brian Loeffler

Outstanding Person in Agribusiness - Steve Cope

Outstanding Service to Agriculture - Brian Brown