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Conservation Farmer of the Year 

A wheat field with text about a Conservation Farmer of the Year designation recognizing sustainable farming. Text reads "The District honors farmers who display a long-term commitment to sustainable conservation with its Conservation Farmer of the Year designation. These farmers lead by example, work with the District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service on-farm conservation implementation and best management practices, and have an existing conservation plan."
List of "Conservation Farmer of the Year" winners from 1976 to 2024. 2024-Baron Deck, 2023-Gauck Farms, 2022-William Galloway, 2021-K & E Farms, 2020-Earl Anderson, Sr., 2019- Rick & Mike Kohrman, 2018-Scott Templeton, 2017-Bill Metz, 2016-Coy Farms, 2015-Fred Fry, 2014-Smiley Bros, 2013-Carl Moorman & Family, 2012-ATK Farms, 2011-Bob Oesterling, 2010-Tom Menkedick, 2009-Larry Nieman, 2008-Dennis Dickman, 2007-Albert Armand, 2006-Roger Wenning, 2005-Norbert Bedel, 2004-Ricke Farms, Inc., 2003-Jeff Springmeyer, 2002-Decatur Farms, 2000-Dennis Thompson, 1999-Jon Martin, 1998-John & Larry Evans, 1997-Jim Ortman, 1996-Jerry Vanderbur, 1995-Bob & Paul Zobel, 1994-Doles Brothers, 1993-Langeland Farms, Inc. ,1992-Dawson Farms, Inc. ,1991-Howard & Rick Parker, 1990-Don Greiwe, 1989-Raver Farms, Inc., 1988-Stewart Seeds Inc., 1987-Bert Luken , 1986-Robert Brewsaugh, 1985-Rolland Wood, 1983-Robert Meal, 1982-Jack Brewsaugh, 1981-James Martin, 1980-William & John Parket, 1979-Walter Barker, 1978-Russell Johnson, 1977-Albin Redelman, 1976-Virgil Kramer