2024 Agri-Business Luncheon

The 27th Le Mars Chamber Agri-Business Luncheon was held Tuesday at the Le Mars Convention Center.  Janelle Johnson, chair of the Chamber Ag Committee, was the emcee for the event. Several awards were presented…

Albert Schultz was presented the Outstanding Service to Agriculture award.

Brady Allen of the Le Mars FFA received a scholarship from the Chamber Ag Committee.

Special recognition was given to Jim De Boer, for his display of handmade farm toys that’s on display at the Round Barn during the Plymouth County Fair.

Mike Kintner, an entomologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, made a presentation on the emerald ash borer.

Key note speaker was Dr Larry Tranel, a Field Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He spoke on Understanding Farm Personalities.