Good Farm Neighbor Award – Nelson
July 9, 2026
Des Moines County
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 Stan and Martha Nelson, hog farmers from Des Moines 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.
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 Stan and Martha Nelson, hog farmers from Des Moines 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.
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 Stan and Martha Nelson, hog farmers from Des Moines 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.
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 Stan and Martha Nelson, hog farmers from Des Moines 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.
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 Stan and Martha Nelson, hog farmers from Des Moines 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.
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.
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Dates: July 9, 2026
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