AG Breakfast & Showcase - 2026

Join us for the Annual Ag Breakfast & Showcase, a morning dedicated to celebrating and supporting the agricultural community in Sandusky County. Enjoy networking and a delicious breakfast at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed, followed by a new panel-style program—a first for this event.

Instead of a traditional keynote, this year’s program features a moderated panel discussion highlighting the diversity of local agriculture through the lens of history, sustainability, future needs, career opportunities, and challenges. Panelists represent a cross-section of Sandusky County agriculture, including:

• Livestock: Dr. Stone
• Grain & Row Crops: Dawn Bowling, Sunrise Cooperative
• Fruits & Vegetables: Steve Polter, Polter’s Berry Farm
• Floral / Nursery / Greenhouse: John Schuett, Heartland Farms
• Dairy: Charlie Dalton, Dairy Food representative 

Following the breakfast and panel, attendees are encouraged to visit Ag Showcase tables set up around the perimeter of the room, offering an opportunity to connect with local ag-related businesses, organizations, and resources.

🌾 Nominate a Local Ag Leader!
We need your help recognizing outstanding individuals in agriculture! Nominations are open for the Farmer of the Year Award and the brand-new Emerging Ag Professional Award. If you know a dedicated farmer or a rising star in the industry, submit a nomination today! [Click here for the nomination form.]

🚜 Agri-Business Showcase
After breakfast, FFA students, ag class students, and event attendees will have the opportunity to explore vendor tables featuring agri-businesses, educational programs, and career opportunities in the agriculture industry.

🤝 Community Giving Opportunity
Support our local community by bringing donations for the Sandusky County Food Pantry. The Andersons will generously match donations up to $2,500!  Donations can also be made in advance by mailing or dropping them off at the Chamber office, 1245 Napoleon St.  Please make checks payable to the Sandusky County Food Pantry.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry professionals, celebrate agriculture’s impact, and support our local community!