The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee celebrated National Agriculture Day Tuesday with their 27th Agri-business luncheon at the Le Mars Convention Center. There were several people honored at the luncheon. They include Albert Schultz, who was presented the Outstanding Service to Agriculture. 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. The event featured a presentation on the emerald ash borer by Mike Kintner, an entomologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Key note speaker was Dr Larry Tranel, a Field Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He spoke on Understanding Farm Personalities.
