2024 American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

Date and Time

Monday Mar 4, 2024
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, Expo 3A & 3B
1001 Amber Avenue
Stevens Point, WI

1001 Amber Avenue Stevens Point WI 54482

Fees/Admission

Cost: $35 per person

Tables of 8 will have reserved seating.

Reservations DUE by Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

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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Event Sponsors

Description

AMERICAN AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET -
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024

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 (youth) - to be presented to Jacob Spoelstra

Outstanding FFA Senior Awards from
Rosholt High School - Winners Abby Sekerka (from Pacelli Catholic High School) and Jaclynn Kaminski
and Stevens Point Area Senior High School - Winner is Caleb Mroczenski

Agri-Business Scholarship - Winner is Porter Stuczynski
Click Here to Apply. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture - to be awarded to Tamas Houlihan from the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
CLICK HERE to Apply - Application Deadline is Monday, February 12, 2024.

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

Dinner: Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, 6 ounce Pork Loin with a Door County 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: Tony Schultz, owner of Stoney Acres Farm. Tony will be presenting "Diversity & Sustainability Serving the Legacy of Farming in Wisconsin"

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 2023 event.