James C. Lemon, a 23-year veteran of The McGregor Co. and former President of the Far West Agribusiness Association (FWAA), died on March 12 at the age of 78. Lemon joined McGregor in 1991, working in the equipment division and becoming Safety and Regulatory Officer before his retirement in 2014.
He was honored as McGregor’s Manager of the Year in 2006 and was a member of the FWAA, serving as the President of the Board of Directors in 2009 and receiving the Marilyn Cramer Safety Award in 2010. Earlier work experience included positions with Darigold Farms, Palouse Producers, Western Ag, and Colfax Grange Supply.