The New England Fellowship of Agricultural Adventurers was established in 1953 to recognize leaders who have made exceptional contributions to New England agriculture. Since 1968, the program has been proudly sponsored by Eastern States Exposition. Each year, a committee appointed by the Exposition’s Board of Directors selects a new class of Fellows, with special emphasis placed on innovation, leadership and a pioneering spirit. Collectively, these honorees have helped shape the evolution of agriculture in our region and beyond, advancing the practices, ideas and ingenuity that continue to strengthen one of the most productive and resilient agricultural systems in the world.