Primghar, Iowa — The O’Brien County Agriculture Steering Committee has opened nominations to their 2022 Agriculture Hall of Fame. You can make nominations from now until June 17, 2022.
O’Brien County Economic Development Director Kiana Johnson tells us the O’Brien County Value Added Agriculture Steering Committee established their annual Agriculture Hall of Fame Awards in 2001 to recognize outstanding citizens who make significant contributions to the agricultural community of O’Brien County and to encourage participation in the Ag sector. In 2016, nominations were opened up to businesses that make a difference in the O’Brien County Ag community.
Any person or business residing in O’Brien County or engaging in ag-related activity in the county is eligible for this award. Johnson tells us the successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership, stewardship, community service, and service to the agricultural industry. Nomination forms are available at O’Brien County Economic Development or the Farm Bureau office both in Primghar and at www.obriencounty.com.
She says the Hall of Fame Award Winner will be announced at the O’Brien County Fair just prior to the O’Brien County Fair King and Queen Coronation ceremony on July 25, 2022.
A little history — the O’Brien County Value-Added Ag Steering Committee was formed in 1998 when the O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation identified the need for a coordinated effort to promote value-added agriculture. For additional information on O’Brien County Agriculture Hall of Fame Nominations, contact Kiana Johnson, O’Brien County Economic Development at 712.957.1313 or e-mail ocedc@tcaexpress.net
