2023 American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Monday Mar 6, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Social (complimentary Hors

d oeuvres, cash bar)

6:30 - 7:45 pm

Dinner and featured keynote speaker

7:45 - 8:30 pm

Presentation of Awards

Location

Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue
Stevens Point, WI

1001 Amber Avenue Stevens Point WI 54482

Fees/Admission

Cost: $33 per person

Tables of 8 will have reserved seating.

Reservations DUE by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

For requests on seating assignments, please list in Comments Section when registering.

If online registration is closed and you would like to register, please call our office at 715-344-1940 to check on availability.

Website

http://www.portage countybiz.com

Contact Information

Karen Myers 715-344-1940
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Description

AMERICAN AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET -
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023

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 Agriculture Leader of the Year Award - to be presented to Sara Hintz
4-H Leadership in Agriculture Award (youth) - to be presented to Cody Kaminski

Outstanding FFA Senior Awards from Amherst Hight School - Jacob Gibbs, Rosholt High School - Jalyn Yenter, and Stevens Point Area Senior High School - Brooke Mallek

Agri-Business Scholarship Recipient - Brooke Mallek
Click Here to Apply. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award - to be presented to Robert L. Zimpel, President of TH Agri-Chemicals, Inc.

CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM - Application Deadline is Monday, February 14, 2023.

Location of Event: Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI

Dinner: Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, Grilled Pork Loin with Door County Tart Cherry Sauce, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Grandma's Biscuit with Strawberries 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:

Tamas Houlihan, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA)

Tamas will be presenting "WPVGA Environmental Overview". We will be hearing about the WPVGA focusing on their core programs in the areas of research, education, promotion and governmental affairs. His presentation will also highlight their key environmental initiatives.

5:30-6:30PM - Social
6:30-7:45PM - Dinner & Keynote
7:45-8:30PM - Award Presentations

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. CLICK HERE for all the details or contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or karenm@portagecountybiz.com for additional information.

View photos below from 2022 event.