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September 18, 2019

Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) presented Representative Jeff Fortenberry with the Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union's (NFU) highest legislative honor. (Courtesy of NeFU)

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Jeff Fortenberry receives Golden Triangle Award

Award was presented recently as part of the annual NFU fall Fly-In

September 18, 2019

Ann Vostad, Donna Adrian, Gary Cammack and Ludwig Hohm will be recognized with the Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community honor during a banquet on Sept. 20 at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center in Brookings. (Courtesy of SDSU)

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Eminent Leaders in Ag, Family and Community

South Dakota State University will recognize four individuals

September 18, 2019

Marcy and Bruce Benson, 2020 Citizen of the West. (Courtesy of National Western Stock Show)

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Bensons named 2020 Citizens of the West

Award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of Western pioneers

September 16, 2019

The Golden Triangle Award, the family farm organization’s highest legislative honor, was presented to each recipient this week during NFU’s Fall Legislative Fly-In. (Courtesy of IFU)

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NFU honors 26 Congressional champions of ag

26 outstanding U.S. Senators and Representatives receive Golden Triangle Award

September 12, 2019

Congratulations to the second class of Colorado Certified Nursery Professionals in 2019. (Courtesy of CNGA)

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Applause for the newest group of CCNPs

Nine individuals have proven their in-depth knowledge as nursery professionals

September 8, 2019

ITC Michigan staff presented with award from Michigan Arbor Day Alliance for longtime support. (Courtesy of Eaton Conservation District)

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Mich. Arbor Day Alliance honors ITC for support

MADA honored ITC Michigan at their headquarters in Novi, Mich.

September 4, 2019

cattle (Stock photo via USDA NRCS Texas, Flickr/Creative Commons; NRCS photo by Beverly Moseley)

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Winners of grand awards at Beef Fest

Meats Farm & Ranch, Arndt Farms win awards

September 3, 2019

Greene County Farm Family 2019 in front row (Left to right) Joey, Brigid, Julie, and Jessica Wood of Fair Grove. Back Row: Left to Right Dignitaries: Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for MU Extension & Engagement, & Chief Engagement Officer, UM System; Blake Hurst, President, Missouri Farm Bureau; Nikki Cunningham, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; Christopher Daubert, VC and Dean, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Christine Chinn, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture; Ted E. Sheppard, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; (Seated) Lowell Mohler, Missouri State Fair Commissioner. (Courtesy of David Burton)

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Greene County Farm Family 2019

Joey and Jessica Woods and family of Fair Grove were among the families honored

September 2, 2019

Steve Schwietert Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Caption: Emily Saveraid (left), Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director, and Tillie Good (right), Iowa 4-H Volunteer Development Specialist, present Steve Schwietert (center) a certificate for his 2019 4-H Hall of Fame induction. (Courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach)

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Schwietert inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Ninety-six Iowa counties participated this year and selected 135 inductees

August 29, 2019

This year’s overall winner of the IH Award was Ashley Rosener of Crawford County. (Courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach)

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Rosener wins of International Harvester Award

Youth whose projects advance to Iowa State Fair have opportunity to apply for the award