Chamber’s Ag Breakfast Set and Award Nominations Open

MASON CITY, IA – The Chamber’s Ag Breakfast will be held from 8-10AM on Thursday, March 23 in the All  Seasons Building at the North Iowa Events Center. Breakfast will begin at 8AM with made-to-order omelets  served up by the Chamber’s Agribusiness Committee volunteers. Following breakfast, attendees will hear a  keynote from fifth-generation Iowa Farmer Zack Smith, owner of the Stock Cropper. Stock Cropping is a  

dynamic farming system that that combines livestock and crop production so multiple species of plants and  livestock can coexist in the field. This allows farmers to harness the natural cycles of a plant-animal ecosystem  to grow healthier animals, healthier soils, resulting in a lower carbon footprint. 

In addition to the traditional Ag Breakfast format, the Chamber and KGLO are seeking nominations for two  awards to be presented at the event. These awards will honor an outstanding farmer and an area FFA student.  To make a nomination for either of the awards, head over to https://www.kgloam.com/kglo-farmer-of-the year-award/ or contact the Chamber for more information. 

New this year, the Ag Breakfast will be completely free to attend, thanks to generous sponsors. The  Chamber’s Agribusiness Committee wants to ensure anyone interested in learning more about Iowa  agriculture is able to attend free of charge. Attendees can connect with sponsors during the breakfast at their  company booths. 

Organizations interested in serving as a sponsor can contact the Chamber at 641-423-5724. 

The Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization with a mission to promote  progressive community and economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region.