State officials today recognized 44 Iowa farm families with Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.
The award acknowledges farmers who take voluntary actions to improve and protect the state’s natural resources, including the soil and water, serving as leaders within their communities.
The winners were chosen by a committee representing conservation and agricultural groups.
The award recipients include Steve Henze and Joan Meester from Grundy County, and the Keith Lovrien Farm in Butler County.
