Spirit of Agriculture Award

About the Award

Each year, more than 700 volunteers work to make the Farm Day Experience a dynamic educational experience for our county's third grade students. The Farm Day Experience is made possible because of the belief and support of our volunteers. The Spirit of Agriculture Award was established to recognize the significance of those volunteers.

Those who support Ag Education are passionate about the importance of agriculture and the vital need to communicate that to the community.

The Spirit of Agriculture Award recognizes the characteristics that are reminiscent of our American ideals:

  • Strong work ethics
  • Moral fiber
  • Concern for neighbors and community
  • Unselfish giving of themselves
  • Stewardship of the land and commitment to preserving the way of life that is agriculture
  • Being an ardent supporter of the Farm Day events and the future of Monterey County Ag Education

The Award was started in 2004 – past honorees of this award can be seen below.

2019 Award Honoree

2019

June Tanimura

 

Past Honorees

2018

Martin Orradre

2017

Eric Lauritzen
(shown with Carla Wright)

2016

Bob Johnson

2015

The Guides
(accepted by Nettie Ferrasci and Bud Reiwerts)

2014

Peter Odello
Frank Heffren

2013

The Legacy Committee

2012

Gary Robinson, Butch & Vivien Lindley

2011

Mary Orradre

2010

Carla Wright

2009

Dirk Gianinni

2008

Lionel Handel

 

2007

John Inman

2006

Bobby Martin

2005

Mikel Ann Miller

2004

Bud & Paula Sarmento