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Outstanding Conservationist Eric & Jenny Mennenga |
Outstanding Young Farmer Jason Kieser |
McLean County Farmer of the Year Carl Neubauer |
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Outstanding Person in Agribusiness Mark Heil |
Outstanding Service in Agriculture Jim Spradlin |
Emerging Leader in Agriculture Jenny Webb |
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.
2021 Agriculture Award Recipients
Outstanding Conservationist - Mike Steffa
Emerging Leader in Agriculture - Miranda Buss
Outstanding Young Farmer - Austin O'Neall
McLean County Farmer of the Year - Dennis Wentworth
Outstanding Person in Agribusiness - Terry Bittner
Outstanding Service to Agriculture - Jean Payne
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