E. Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame to honor inductees

Published 1:15 pm Friday, March 1, 2024

By Capital Press

Wade and Vicki Beckman

Long-time leaders in Idaho’s agriculture industry have been selected for induction into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame and will be honored during a recognition dinner on March 15.

This year’s inductees are Jeff Raybould of St. Anthony; Justin Skaar of Lewisville and Jerome; Merrill Beyeler of Leadore; Boyd Foster of Ririe; Wade and Vicki Beckman of Roberts and honorary inductee former Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter.

Also being honored is Jordan Raymond of Menan, as the winner of the Duren Memorial Young Producer Award.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the organization.

The awards will be presented at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Events Center at Fort Hall. A no-host social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $35 and can be obtained at the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, by calling (208) 301-1620 or online.

The deadline for purchasing tickets is March 12.

For more information, contact the organization at eiagricultureHF@gmail.com.

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