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Secretary Naig to Present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Knupp Family of Washington County
Join the Coalition, The Big Show, and the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m as we honor Marc and Mary Ann Knupp, hog farmers from Washington County, with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award! The award presentation by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will take place during a short program at noon.
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Secretary Naig Presents the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Longinaker Family at the 2026 Iowa State Fair
Fifth-generation Fremont County farm family recognized for conservation, livestock care and agricultural leadership
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Secretary Naig Presents Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Ernie and Paula Barnes at 2026 Iowa State Fair
Longtime Iowa pork industry and State Fair leaders recognized for livestock care, service and commitment to the next generation
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Southwest Iowa farm family recognized for stewardship, livestock care and community leadership
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Carlson family of Page County during an event on Friday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carlson Farms near Clarinda.
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Eastern Iowa cattle farmers recognized for conservation, innovation and community service
Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to the McGuire family of Dubuque County during a ceremony on Friday, July 31.
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Leadership in conservation and agriculture earns Northeast Iowa farm family statewide recognition
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Sean and Sara Dolan of Buchanan County during a ceremony on Friday, July 17, at the Monti Community Center near Coggon. The award presentation will be part of an open house scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The statewide award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for their livestock and the environment while serving as good neighbors and community leaders.
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Longtime Southeast Iowa Agricultural Leaders Recognized for Stewardship on the Farm and Service Beyond It
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Stan and Martha Nelson of Des Moines County at their family farm near Danville on Thursday, July 9. The ceremony will take place during a lunchtime event held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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T-Boy Dairy of Decatur County to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to T-Boy Dairy of Decatur County. The award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship, animal care, and community leadership. The award presentation was held during an event held at T-Boy Dairy near Weldon on Wednesday, June 10. The event was held in conjunction with June Dairy Month.
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Multi-generational farm family recognized for conservation, animal care and community leadership
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Steve and Amy Swenka of Double G Angus Farms near Tiffin on Friday, June 5. The award presentation ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their farm. The award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who demonstrate outstanding animal care, environmental stewardship and community leadership.
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Inwood family recognized for conservation leadership, animal care and community service
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Nathan and Jacklyn Nieuwendorp of Lyon County during a ceremony held at the 38th annual World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The prestigious statewide award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for their livestock and the environment while serving as good neighbors and community leaders.
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