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Through the Gate // September 2026
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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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Through the Gate // August 2026
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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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Through the Gate // July 2026
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Through the Gate // June 2026
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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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