The Chamber’s annual Agriculture Awards Dinner, organized by its Agribusiness Council and presented by GROWMARK, will be held Thursday, November 19, at Funk Farms Trust. The event begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 and include dinner and beverages.
The 2026 award recipients are:
- Dale Kauffman, Outstanding Conservationist Award: Recognizes an individual who advances soil and water conservation.
- Adalyn Solomonson, Emerging Leader in Agriculture Award: Recognizes a young professional or high school or college student involved in non-production agriculture who contributes through civic and community activities.
- Adam McVey, Outstanding Person in Agribusiness Award: Recognizes a business professional who supports agriculture through civic and community involvement.
- Jeff Hake, Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award: Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the agricultural community.
