Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, & participated in the 2020 Agriculture Awards Dinner! Congratulations to the 2019 Award Recipients.>
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Outstanding Conservationist - Ben Peters |
Emerging Leader in Agriculture Award - Liz Harris |
Outstanding Person in Agribusiness Award - Chuck Spencer |
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Outstanding Young Farmer - David Schuler |
McLean County Farmer of the Year Award - David Meiss | Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award - Bridget Caldwell |
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
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