4.22.2009

The Way We Live Award

Nominate an Iowa dairy family by May 1 for this great award!

Information from Iowa State Fair:
The Iowa State Fair is excited to announce The Way We Live award. This award is for farm families who love the land and the product they produce. These families exemplify farm values derived from hard work and a love for the occupation of farming. Selected families must show dedication to animal agriculture in their daily lives and in the lives of their family members! Deadline for nominations is May 1. The Iowa State Fair is searching for FIVE farm families to highlight during the Iowa State Fair.

Winning families will receive:
• $150 cash award
• Four Iowa State Fair gate admission tickets
• One vehicle permit for their day of recognition
• A coupon book from the Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters, Iowa Sheep Industry Association, Iowa Pork Tent, Iowa Turkey Federation Turkey Grill and Midwest Dairy Association
• Introduction and award presentation on the Christensen Farms Stage in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
• Recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center during the 2009 Fair

For more information contact:
Emily Brewer
(515) 262-3111 ext. 244
ebrewer@iowastatefair.org

Sponsor:
WHO Newsradio 1040

For an application: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/news/wwl.htm