By Andi Anderson
The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is seeking nominations for the 2025 Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. Since 1958, this prestigious award has been given to a farmer, farm partners, or family that has demonstrated excellence in dairy farming and significant involvement in the industry or their community.
The Dairy Farmer of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed by the MSU Animal Science Department to Michigan dairy farmers.
Nominees for the award should have distinguished themselves through outstanding dairy farming practices and active participation in their community or the dairy industry.
Information about the award, a list of past recipients, and the nomination form can be accessed online by searching MSU Dairy Farm of the Year. Even if all the information requested on the form is not available, nominations are still encouraged.
Nominations are due by September 15, 2024, and should be submitted to Miriam Weber Nielsen, chair of the selection committee, at msw@msu.edu. The nomination form can be downloaded from the MSU website.
The selected farm will be announced prior to the 2025 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference and will be honored at the Michigan Dairy Industry Banquet, part of the conference.
A portrait of the honoree will be added to the display wall at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. Additionally, notice of the award will be provided to the local newspaper of the recipient and to their legislators.
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