SAN DIEGO — The American Farm Bureau Federation presented its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Don Borgman and Dr. Temple Grandin during the 96th AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show.
AFBF established the Distinguished Service Award to honor individuals who have devoted their careers to serving agriculture.
Both farmer and industry executive, Borgman has been a strong advocate for agriculture for over 40 years. A third-generation corn and soybean farmer from Missouri, Borgman continued to manage his farm while working full-time for John Deere. He retired last year as director of ag industry relations, where he. . .