2017 Friend of Agriculture Award to be Presented in June
The Agriculture industry plays a vital role in Marshfield’s economy….from farms and cheese plants, to food and machinery.
MACCI is asking for assistance in nominating an individual, family, business or organization for our 2017 Friend of Agriculture award.
The form with all the criteria and past winners is attached via clicking here. Nominations are due by April 10th and will be recognized at the Mayor’s Dairy breakfast on June 2nd.
ABOUT MACCI’S 2017 FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE AWARD
The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry started an Agri-Business Committee in 2005. The mission of this group is “to promote the growth and vitality of Central Wisconsin Agriculture for the benefit of the entire community.”
The annual “MACCI Friend of Agriculture” award is a great way to honor an individual/family or business/organization that strongly supports Agri-Business.
Past awards have been presented to:
2007- Martin & Lucille Wolf, Memory Lane Farms
2008- Randy & Darla Schiferl
2009- Norm-E-Lane Farms/ Meissner Family
2010- Nasonville Dairy
2011- Tom Drendel
2012- Bob Meyer-WDLB
2013- Hewitt’s Meat Processing Inc.
2014- Ken & Janet Bell
2015- Mike Sabel
2016- Weber’s Farm Store
Nominations must be submitted by April 10th, 2017 with the recipient to be recognized at the Dairyfest event in June 2017. The recipient will also be recognized through the media and the MACCI newsletter and website. Please submit your nominations to MACCI, 700 S. Central Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449, or email [email protected] .
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be in an agri-business field in the Marshfield area
Can be an individual, organization, family or business
SELECTION CRITERIA: (consideration will be given to any or all)
Innovation in the industry
Challenges they have overcome
Commitment to Agriculture
Commitment to the community (civic & leadership roles)
Economic impact to the community
Click here to download the nomination form.
