Daisey, Messick Recognized at Sussex County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
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Sussex County Farm Bureau honored individuals and families for their contributions to agriculture during its annual meeting on October 20, 2026, at the University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center.
Sussex County Farm Bureau President Steve Breeding, left, Harry Daisey, right. (Courtesy Photo)
Distinguished Service to Agriculture – Harry Daisey
Harry Daisey of Bridgeville received the 2026 Sussex County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award for his dedication to supporting farmers and agricultural businesses.
Daisey, raised on a family farm in Dagsboro, has been in the insurance industry since 1984, specializing in business, crop, and health insurance. In 2021, he became a Certified Nationwide Farm Agent, providing agricultural coverage for farmers throughout the Delmarva Peninsula.
Beyond his professional career, Daisey is active in his community through the Lions Club, Little League, and Boy Scouts, and is a member of the Crop Insurance Professionals Association.
Farm Family of the Year – The Burton Messick Family
The Burton Messick family of Laurel was named the 2026 Sussex County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year for their longstanding involvement in Sussex County agriculture.
Messick has deep roots in the local agricultural community. He has owned and operated multiple businesses and grain enterprises in the Laurel area, and has held leadership roles within a local grain company, supporting farmers and agricultural businesses throughout Sussex County.
Livestock Rate of Gain Awards
Connie Fox, Sussex County Women’s Committee Chair, presented the Rate of Gain awards to 4-H and FFA members who achieved the highest rate of gain among animals shown at the Delaware State Fair.
Graycen Malcho