Pencil in your calendars….
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Lebanon Valley Exposition Center, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
For our PennAg Membership’s Annual Spring Banquet
Please note that our membership’s annual meeting will take place on the same date and at the exact location, but will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the Banquet following at 6:00 p.m.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker For the 2026 Spring Banquet & Annual Membership Meeting
We are pleased to announce that Delaney Howell, a prominent figure in the agricultural industry, will give an address on “the Quiet Strength of Agricultural Entrepreneurs,” at our banquet and will host a workshop-style keynote session, “Building Your Presence: Trust is the New Marketing”, at our Annual Membership meeting, focusing on personal branding and building your professional presence.
While she is a well-known Ag media personality, she is also an entrepreneur, with experience in podcasting and running a boutique marketing firm. For her keynote at the banquet, Delaney will draw on the deep entrepreneurial roots of agriculture and reframe them in a modern context, exploring the unexpected and powerful overlaps between start-up culture and farming.
At the annual membership meeting, Delaney’s workshop will equip agricultural professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to define and refine their personal brand and present it with confidence, both authentically and strategically.
In this workshop, you have an opportunity to unpack what makes a brand unforgettable in this industry, and you’ll walk away with a 90-day roadmap to help you elevate your presence in everyday life.
A Look Back at the 2025 Spring Banquet
Thank you to all our members and supporters who joined us on Wednesday, March 27, 2025, at Spooky Nook Sports Complex for the annual PennAg Spring Banquet. We had a fun evening celebrating the leaders and members of Pennsylvania’s animal ag and agribusiness industries. We also welcome two patrons to our Two Distinguished Service Award Hall of Fame.
PennAg hosted Dr. Melissa Furman of Career Potential as the Spring Banquet featured speaker. The evening began with a networking social hour featuring hors d’oeuvres and drinks, followed by dinner and an educational, professional career growth program led by Dr. Furman.
The 2025 Annual PennAg Membership Business Meeting
Our membership’s annual business meeting was held on April 17, 2025, at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, PA. PennAg hosted Dr. Melissa Furman of Career Potential as our guest speaker this year. Dr. Furman shared insights and tips on successful professional branding and how generations in the agricultural workforce can collaborate to bridge gaps and build relationships.
PennAg’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award Winners
PennAg recognized Richard (Dick) Sharrer, President and CEO of Ag Com, Inc., as the 2025 Industry Distinguished Service Award winner and Michael Brammer, Executive Director of Pennsylvania FFA Association, as the Non-Industry Distinguished Service Award winner. For most of their careers, these winners have been crucial in supporting Pennsylvania agriculture and its community.
Check out our videos below to learn a little more about each of our Distinguished Service Award winners!
To learn more about PennAg’s Distinguished Service Award and how to nominate an individual, click here.
2025 PennAg Industry Distinguished Service Award
Meet Richard (Dick) Sharrer, President & CEO of AgCom, Inc., whose leadership guides his family’s 6th generation milling, fertilizer, and feed mill business in south central Pennsylvania.
2025 PennAg Non-Industry Distinguished Service Award
Get to know Michael (Mike) Brammer, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania FFA Association, and his impact on the future generations of FFA members.
Thank you to our 2025 Spring Banquet Sponsors!
