Good Farm Neighbor Nomination Form -

Good Farm Neighbor Nomination Form

The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in doing things right, and go above and beyond as environmental stewards and animal caretakers. It is an opportunity to tell the story of responsible livestock farming in Iowa, and highlight the families who make it so successful.

NOMINEES MUST MEET FOUR CRITERIA

Family operation
Active in their community
Produce livestock or poultry to the highest animal care standards
Dedicated to conservation and/or environmental stewardship on their land

The award, presented by the Iowa Department of Agriculture + Land Stewardship and The Big Show, is made possible through the financial support of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers. It’s named in memory of Gary Wergin, a long-time WHO Radio farm broadcaster who created the award.

To nominate a family for the award please fill out the form below.

YOUR CONTACT INFO

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Website

Relationship to Nominee(Required)

WHO ARE YOU NOMINATING

Name(Required)

First Last

Farm/Ranch Name(Required)

Who is involved in the operation

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Website

Type of Livestock Raised(Required)

EXPLAIN WHY THE NOMINEE IS DESERVING OF THE AWARD

Please give specific examples. Minimum of 75 words each.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP(Required)

Describe the nominee’s conservation practices

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY(Required)

Describe the nominee’s livestock management practices

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT(Required)

Describe the nominee’s leadership roles or community influence

Comments

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