The Winters are one of 75 farm families from around the state, one from each participating county, being honored by the University this year.
The families were officially recognized in a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4 at the annual Farmfest near Redwood Falls, Minn. Profiles of the 2011 honorees and information on the recognition event can be found on the University’s farm family Web site, www.mnfarmfamilies.cfans.umn.edu.
Families receiving honors were selected by their local county Extension committees. These families have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture and agriculture production. “These farm families are a major driver of Minnesota's economy and the vitality of Minnesota's rural communities,” said Bev Durgan, dean of University of Minnesota Extension. “The University of Minnesota is proud to recognize these farm families for their contributions to agriculture and their communities.”
Along with Farmfest, University units sponsoring the recognition event include University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Farmfest ran Aug. 2-4 at the Gilfillan Estate, near Redwood Falls, Minn.
More information on Farmfest is available at www.farmshows.com.
