Friends and neighbors,
Since 1979, the University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program has honored farm families from each county for their meaningful contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. Recently, the University of Minnesota announced the 2023 Farm Families of the Year.
In our community, the following family farms are recipients of the Farm Families of the Year award:
- Klassen Family – Cottonwood County Farm Family
- Mark and Peggy Edlin – Jackson County Farm Family
- Kelly and Nancy Krog and Family – Lincoln County Farm Family
- Peters Family Farm – Martin County Farm Family
- Todd and Joan Miller Family – Murray County Farm Family
- Tom and Joyce Soderholm – Nobles County Farm Family
- Mike and Cyndy Baustian Family – Pipestone County Farm Family
- Moss Farms – Rock County Farm Family
- Steinle Farms – Watonwan County Farm Family
Congratulations to the local families who have been recognized with this prestigious award! Our family farms are truly the foundation of Minnesota’s thriving agricultural economy. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our community and state!
Families will be recognized at Farmfest in Redwood County this year. The Farm Family of the Year Recognition Ceremony takes place on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 1:15 pm at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center. If you plan on attending Farmfest, I invite you to stop by and congratulate them!
Contact My Office
I want to hear from you, my constituents, on issues that are important to you. Please feel free to reach out to my office with any concerns or ideas you may have. You can contact my office at sen.bill.weber@senate.mn or 651-296-5650.
Sincerely,
Bill Weber