2026 American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet

Date and Time

Monday Mar 9, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Social (complimentary Hors

d oeuvres, cash bar)

6:30 - 7:45 pm

Dinner and Keynote Presentation

7:45 - 8:30 pm

Presentation of Awards

Location

Food + Farm Exploration Center
Ag Grand Hall, 3400 Innovation Drive, Plover

3400 Innovation Drive Plover WI 54467

Fees/Admission

Cost: $38.00 per person

Tables of 8 will have reserved seating.

Reservations DUE by Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

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 9, 2026

The American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet supports the successes of agri-business in Portage County.

Throughout the evening, we will celebrate the next generation of agriculture leaders and recognize outstanding contributions to agriculture, including:

4-H Leadership in Agriculture Award (youth)
Outstanding FFA Seniors from Almond Bancroft High School, Amherst High School, Rosholt High School and Stevens Point Area Senior High School

Agri-Business Scholarships
CLICK HERE to Apply. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture
CLICK HERE to Apply - Application Deadline is Monday, February 16, 2026

Location of Event: Food + Farm Exploration Center, Ag Grand Hall, 3400 Innovation Drive, Plover

Dinner: Garden Salad with French & Ranch Dressings, Pork with Wollersheim Apple Brandy Jus, Baked Potato, Vegetable, House-Made Key Lime Pie for Dessert and Coffee, Cranberry Juice and Milk (tea upon request).

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 -- Les Dobbe

Board President, Food + Farm Exploration Center
"The Future of Agriculture: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hope"

Schedule
5:30-6:30PM - Social with Complimentary Appetizers and Cash Bar
6:30-7:45PM - Dinner & Keynote Presentation
7:45-8:30PM - Award Presentations

Interested in becoming more involved? Program sponsorships 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 2025 event.