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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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Secretary Naig Honors the Schmidt Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Hancock County family recognized at 2024 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines.
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Steve Dolch and Family Honored as Good Farm Neighbors in Montgomery County
ANKENY, IOWA – September 22, 2023 – For over 50 years, Steve Dolch and family have demonstrated their commitment to their land, their livestock, and their community. In recognition of their progressive farming efforts, the Dolch family, of Montgomery County were awarded the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on Friday, September 15th. The Wergin Good...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Steve and Linda Dolch Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Montgomery County farm family recognized for their passion for service and commitment to their community.
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Animal Genetic Leaders from Poweshiek County Recognized as Good Farm Neighbors
CHELSEA, IOWA – September 13, 2023 – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig honored Joe and Francine Behounek as Wergin Good Farm Neighbors during a ceremony held on September 2nd, 2023. Joe and Francine, along with help from their daughter Kate Kiebach, grandson Kade Kiebach, and granddaughter Hadley Kiebach, operate Bawnmore Farms in Poweshiek County. The...
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Secretary Naig to Present the Behounek Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Poweshiek County farm family recognized for service and commitment to their community.
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New Day Dairy Recognized as First Good Farm Neighbors in Butler County
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – August 25, 2023 – Dan and Lynn Bolin of New Day Dairy were honored as Good Farm Neighbors on August 3rd, 2023, with a ceremony on their Century Farm. They farm just outside of Clarksville in Butler County with help from Dave and Pam Bolin, Dan’s parents. The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor...
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