The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce initiated its hosting of an Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2020, Nutrien joined as the presenting sponsor. This annual award recognizes men and women who have been instrumental to the success and excellence of agriculture in Allen County, either as a farmer or in an agriculturally related field. With over $139 million in annual crop and livestock sales, production agriculture is Allen County’s largest industry.  Farms occupy over 80% of its land base.

Award applications may be downloaded here and can be secured through the Chamber office or website. You may also fill out the online form on this website. Partnership or husband & wife applications will be considered a single nomination and will use one application form. Hall of Fame nominees may be submitted by an individual or organization completing a nomination form. One additional page (8.5 x 11″ paper) may be used, if needed. Additional pieces will not be considered.