Good Farm Neighbor Award
January 16, 2026
Irwin Community Building
Join the Coalition, The Big Show, and the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship from 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m as we honor Mike and Kathy Fara, cattle farmers from Shelby 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 on the farm.
About the award: The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award is made possible by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. This award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for the environment, their livestock and being good neighbors. It is named in memory of Gary Wergin, a long-time WHO Radio farm broadcaster who helped create the award.
Join the Coalition, The Big Show, and the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship from 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m as we honor Mike and Kathy Fara, cattle farmers from Shelby 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 on the farm.
Join the Coalition, The Big Show, and the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship from 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m as we honor Mike and Kathy Fara, cattle farmers from Shelby 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 on the farm.
About the award: The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award is made possible by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. This award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for the environment, their livestock and being good neighbors. It is named in memory of Gary Wergin, a long-time WHO Radio farm broadcaster who helped create the award.
404 Front St, Irwin, IA 51446-7718, United StatesJoin the Coalition, The Big Show, and the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship from 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m as we honor Mike and Kathy Fara, cattle farmers from Shelby 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 on the farm.
Join the Coalition, The Big Show, and the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship from 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m as we honor Mike and Kathy Fara, cattle farmers from Shelby 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 on the farm.
About the award: The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award is made possible by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. This award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for the environment, their livestock and being good neighbors. It is named in memory of Gary Wergin, a long-time WHO Radio farm broadcaster who helped create the award.
404 Front St, Irwin, IA 51446-7718, United StatesDetails
Dates: January 16, 2026
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Location: 404 Front St, Irwin, IA 51446-7718, United States (map)
