EARLVILLE — Pat and Marilyn O’Connell, who have a dairy farm in Delaware County, have been named the winners of the "Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award."
The O’Connell family has a 65-head dairy and also have 30 head of stock cows. They also raise corn and alfalfa and have pasture ground. They have four children and they all have been involved on the farm.
In addition to their work on the farm, the family is active in the community.
The O’Connell’s were nominated for the award by Chris Freland, who is manager of industry relations for the Midwest Dairy Association.
Anyone interested in nominating their neighbor for the award should write a letter or e-mail explaining why their neighbor should receive this designation. Applications may be submitted to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Attn: Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award, Henry A. Wallace Building, Des Moines, IA 50319 or emailed to Communications@iowaAgriculture.gov.
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