Stay Safe, Take A Break Farmer Appreciation Event (date to be announced)

The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 23rd annual Stay Safe, Take a Break event which celebrates and serves farmers during the fall harvest.  Stay Safe, Take a Break began in 2004 to help fight farmer fatigue and keep workers safe in Winneshiek County during the fall harvest.

This event, led by members of the Chamber’s Agriculture Committee, will facilitate the in-field delivery of 180 goody bags to farmers in the NORTHEAST quadrant of Winneshiek County.  The bags will be filled with the donations from area businesses and have historically included items like work gloves, tire pressure gauges, and snacks.  The Chamber accepts donations for these goodie bags from community members or businesses that would like to show appreciation for local producers.  Donations will be accepted through October 16th, at which time the Decorah FFA students will help assemble bags donated by Winneshiek Farm Bureau.

Winneshiek County is home to more than 2,000 active farms which raise hogs, dairy and beef cattle, corn, soybeans, hay, and produce. The Chamber is proud to support this sector through the work of their Agriculture Committee which includes over 15 professionals from Winneshiek County.  Their work throughout the year supports educational events, two scholarships, and appreciation events like this. For more information on how you can contribute to this and other ag-related programs, contact the DACC at (563) 382-3990.

2026 Ag Partners: Anderson Law Office, Viking State Bank & Trust, Norwegian Mutual Insurance Agency, WinnMed, and Farm Credit Services

2025 Stay Safe, Take a Break Sponsors: DuTrac Credit Union, Kerndt Brothers Bank, Winneshiek County Farm Bureau, LetterWerks Sign City, The Dress by Morgan Lynn, The Highlands, Kelly Real Estate

Additional Goody Bag Contributions From:
Hacker, Nelson, & Co., CPAs
Northeast Iowa Community College
Walmart Decorah
Decorah Bank & Trust
Decorah Veterinary Clinic
Iowa Corn Growers
Fisk Farm & Home
United Beverage
Norby’s Farm Fleet
Decorah Hy-Vee
Ace Hardware
Winneshiek County Dairy Promoters
Winneshiek County Cattlemen
Mississippi Welders Supply
Thornton’s Feed & Grain
Northeast Security Bank
Fareway Decorah
Winneshiek County – Iowa State Extension
Bodensteiner Implement Co
Winneshiek County 4-H Clubs
Ryan Burras, Echelon Wealth Partners
Red Roxy Quilt Co. 
Heartland Wealth Partners