The 9th annual Chili Cook off was an immense success. 66 guests joined us for an evening of sampling Chili, supporting Young Farmers competing in the District 1 Young Farmer Discussion Meet, and raising funds for Harvest for All. $2765 was raised to be split between the counties and donated locally.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors!
Without you this event wouldn’t be possible.
Farm Bureau Insurance West Region Managing Partners
EDP Renewables
Farm Bureau Insurance, Angela Shannon Agency
Fawn River Farms
Griner Farms Trucking
Hyper-Grow Fertilizers
Walton Farms
Rich Baker Farms
Brookside Farms
Berrien County Farm Bureau
Cass County Farm Bureau
Kalamazoo County Farm Bureau
St. Joseph County Farm Bureau
Van Buren County Farm Bureau
Mick Klug Farms - Auction Item Donation
Wilson's Cutting Edge - Auction Item Donation
Jacob Robinson/Rolling Hills Shooting Preserve - Auction Item Donation
Chili Cook off winners include:
- Sponsor Category: Angela Shannon
- Individual Category: Randy Rice
- County Farm Bureau Winner - St. Joseph County Farm Bureau, special thank you to Ashley Brazo for your amazing chili!
YF Discussion Meet Finalists for 2026:
- Chad Geoit -Kalamazoo
- Emily Swift - St. Joseph
- Mark Trowbridge - St. Joseph
Alternates: Tyler Villwock - Cass and Cade Krieger - Berrien
