Wright County Seeking Farm Family Nominations

(KNSI) – Wright County is seeking nominations for the 2021 Farm Family of the Year.

The Farm Family Recognition Program has been around for more than 30 years.

The award honors farm families throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities.

Each year, a family from Wright County is recognized as the Farm Family of the Year.

The nominations are then forwarded to the selection committees who select the new Farm Family.

The winner will be recognized during the state-wide Farmfest awards program.

Nominations will be accepted until April 9.

For a nomination form, click here.

Nomination Criteria

Farm Families should:

Be Minnesota food producers actively involved in agricultural production with one or more agricultural enterprises. Beyond the usual agricultural endeavors, please also include these production areas for consideration: potato, vegetable, fruits, berries, aquaculture, agroforestry, and renewable energy supplies.

They have made significant short-term progress and/or innovative contributions to their agricultural endeavors. For example, consider producers who are relatively new to this country, someone who has developed an innovative method for a particular environmental problem, adopted a rotational grazing system, added alternative or value-added crops, etc.

All nominees should also:

Have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting the fields of agriculture and production.

Have some involvement in their communities and/or related organizations.

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