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Sioux County farm family is not only a leader within Iowa agriculture, but they are deeply connected and committed to their community
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Bruce and Deb Dooyema of Sioux County on Wednesday, July 24. The presentation will take place during an event beginning at 11 a.m. at the Sioux Center Ambulance Garage in Sioux Center. Center Fresh...
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Wapello County farm family is focused on the future of agriculture
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Doug and Janet Brinegar Family of Wapello County today. The presentation was made during an event at the Wapello County Expo Grounds. Brinegar Cattle Company is a diverse crop and livestock family farm located...
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Dedicated long-time CSIF employee and family farmer remembered for his contributions to Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 19, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will honor the late Kent Mowrer with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during an event at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the award on behalf of Secretary Naig. Kent’s widow, Chris,...
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Multi-generational Palo Alto County farm family shows dedication to their community while demonstrating good stewardship of their land and cattle
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig honored the Streit Family from Palo Alto County with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during an event at the family’s farm near West Bend on Friday, June 7. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke presented the award on behalf of Secretary Naig.
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First generation Poweshiek County farm family is dedicated to their community, livestock and land
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 30, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Boelen Family from Poweshiek County with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during an event on Friday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. The award presentation will take place at the Brooklyn Ruritan Building, located at 3830 175th St., Brooklyn. “Even...
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Cattle, crops, conservation and community define multi-generational Story County farm family
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Chuck and Kay Struthers Family of Story County during an event on Friday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. The presentation of the award will take place at the family’s farm, located at 29885 730th Ave,...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Lawless Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Multi-generational Monroe County farm family has a deep devotion to their community
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Secretary Naig Presents the Eason Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
7th generation Greene County Heritage Farm family recognized for commitment to their community, care for their land and livestock
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Secretary Naig to Present the Albert Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Buchanan County farm family will receive honor as part of Iowa Ag Week festivities
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20 Years of Being Good Farm Neighbors
“The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award just speaks of Iowa. It defines us,” says WHO Radio Farm Broadcaster Bob Quinn. WHO Radio, along with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers present the award to Iowa farmers who take pride in doing things right and who go...
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