2020 American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

AMERICAN AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET -
MARCH 9, 2020
 
The American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet supports the successes of agri-business in Portage County. 

Presentations are made to students and their leaders in categories including:

4-H Leadership in Agriculture Award Recipient - Candace Lein

4-H  Agriculture Leader of the Year Award Recipients - Barbara J. Kasprowicz, DMV and Ted Lein

Outstanding FFA Senior Awards - Brady Patoka from Amherst High School, Alex Brzezinski from SPASH, and TBA from Rosholt High School

​Agri-Business Scholarship Recipients - Winners TBA


CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Application Deadline is Friday, February 28, 2020.


Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award - Cliff & Carole Gagas, Gagas Farms, Inc.

CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM - Application Deadline is Friday, February 14, 2020.

Location of Event:  Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI (Expos 3A & 3B)

Dinner includes: Southwest Salad with Ranch & Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, Spiced Molasses Glazed Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrots, delicious Strawberry Torte Cake for dessert and Coffee, Tea and Milk.

An assorted, complimentary appetizer buffet will also be served with items donated by our local Agri-Businesses.

(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available upon request)

Guest Speaker: Candise Miller, Executive Director of the Farming for the Future Foundation

Candise Miller, Executive Director
Farming for the Future Foundation

Title of Presentation: "Exploring the Uncommon Ground: Farming for the Future Foundation"

Want to become further involved in the banquet? Program sponsorships for the American Agriculture Banquet are available in a variety of categories including in-kind donations.  Contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or kmyers@portagecountybiz.com for additional information.

View photos below from 2019 event.