Through the Gate // August 2023

08-29-2023 in Through The Gate

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Good Farm Neighbors Across the State

Doug Erlbacher

Dow City farmer Doug Erlbacher received the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on August 1, 2023. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented Erlbacher and his family with the award.

Doug Erlbacher operates Erlbacher Farms with help from his girlfriend Katie Tremel and their four-year old daughter Fiona. The fifth-generation family farm consists of a cow/calf herd and calf feeding enterprise, along with corn, soybeans, silage, and popcorn.

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New Day Dairy

Dan and Lynn Bolin of New Day Dairy were honored as Good Farm Neighbors on August 3rd, 2023, with a ceremony on their Century Farm. They farm just outside of Clarksville in Butler County with help from Dave and Pam Bolin, Dan’s parents.

The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award, sponsored by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, is given to Iowa livestock farmers who raise livestock successfully and responsibly, care for their land, and are involved in their community. The Bolin Family is an excellent example of these three pillars.

“It’s in big and small ways that we have to make sure we are getting to consumers and the non-ag public about animal agriculture,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, during the ceremony. “One of the things I love most about New Day Dairy is that they that to heart.”

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2023 Photo Contest Results

Overall Winner

Photo taken by Avery Hanaway of Buchanan County

People Category Winner   “Future Farmer of America“ Shannon Dietz, Chickasaw County

Land Category Winner   “Pasture“ Elizabeth Zobel, Ida County

Livestock Category Winner   “Pierce & Dolly“ Vanessa Trampel, Hancock County

Industry News + Updates

	A New Appreciation for Trees – and the Farmers who Plant More of Them “Close to home, Iowa farmers also understand the value of trees. When strategically planted, trees can help beautify the countryside, provide shade for farm animals and people, and benefit the environment.” Read More
Soybean Month in Iowa In August, Soybean Month in Iowa brings attention to the versatile crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world. From clean-burning biodiesel and feed for livestock, poultry and dairy to a variety of food and industrial products, uses derived from soybeans are nearly endless. Read More
	The 41st Iowa’s Governor Charity Steer Show Fundraising Surpasses Previous Years, Raising $501,000 Continuing the upward streak, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show exceeded the previous year’s fundraising total donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. This year’s event raised $501,000. Including this year’s donations, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show has raised almost $5.5 million since the event’s inception in 1983.  Read More

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