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DATE: November 21, 2024

TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

COST: $65

LOCATION: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton

For more than 40 years the Lancaster Chamber has hosted an annual Agriculture Industry Banquet – bringing together the region’s top leaders in the agricultural industry. From agribusiness to producers, from insurance to parts & equipment – the Ag Industry Banquet has become a celebration of agriculture as one of Lancaster County’s top economic drivers and showcases not only the elements to be celebrated, but often, plays as an inspirational or learning experience for attendees and an opportunity to elevate the agribusiness network that makes Lancaster so unique.

INTRODUCING THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

MATT RUSH

AG LEADER. SPEAKER. ARTIST. MOTIVATOR.

“You can do more, be more and have more than you ever thought possible, you just have to be willing to get over yourself to get there.”  

ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

From the time Matt was in the 8th grade he knew his life’s ambition was to help others become more than they ever thought possible.  Since then, his speeches, seminars, and books have inspired thousands of people. Including his most recent book entitled, Stress Free You.  A book solely focused on helping people turn off their stress with the flick of a switch. 

However, whenever the global pandemic annihilated his public speaking business, he knew he had to make an enormous pivot. With ample time on his hands, he began pursuing a lifelong dream of becoming a sculptor and creating artworks of bronze. Unbeknownst to him, a God given talent had been lying in wait for the right moment to sprout.  In his first year of creating, his artwork has already received national and international acclaim. The legendary Four Sixes Ranch of Texas has even secured him to begin creating works of art that are “ranch inspired.” Most recently, his lovely wife Katy Rush, has launched her own business, Turquoiseology, a line of custom precured turquoise jewelry and the two have embarked upon a new trail, with a new message. 

His story of planting new seeds to overcome adversity is an inspiration to any audience. 

Matt has served as the former CEO of the New Mexico Farm Bureau, served on the American Farm Bureau’s Foundation for Agriculture Board of Directors and been a partnering speaker with the Zig Ziglar family. He has been quoted in Bloomberg Business Weekly, NPR, PBS and ABC News. He and his wife make their home in Levelland, TX. 

DALE HERSHEY

2024 GEORGE C. DELP AWARD RECIPIENT

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Presenting Sponsor:

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

PATRON SPONSORS

Rhoads Energy

Hoober Inc.

Murray 

Lancaster County Conservation District

First Citizens Community Bank