The Ralph Keeling Award will be presented on August 11 to Dave and Pam Bolin who operate Beaver Creek Farm, a 75 cow dairy herd near Clarksville.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge and ISDA Board President Scott Niess will present the award at noon on Friday, August 11 in the Livestock Show Pavilion during the Iowa State Fair. The Ralph Keeling Leadership Award was established in 1967 to recognize individuals whose leadership efforts contribute significantly to Iowa’s dairy industry. It is presented annually to outstanding leaders, in honor of the late Ralph Keeling. Keeling operated a successful dairy farm and business, devoting much of his time and talents to help progress the state’s dairy industry. The Iowa State Dairy Association (ISDA) sponsors the Ralph Keeling Leadership Award.