Congratulations to Duane and Donna Duncan of Carlisle, Pa. the winners of the 2011 All-American Dairy Show Image Award.
The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with significant contributions to its reputation, prestige and welfare.
With wife Donna by his side, Duane served 45 years as a Penn State Agricultural Extension Educator in Adams and Cumberland counties, with 36 years spent as extension director in Cumberland County. He worked with local farm families, developed youth farm safety and therapeutic horseback riding programs, and educated the non-farm public about agriculture.
Along with a local dairyman, Duane was instrumental in starting the 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Forum at the All-American Dairy Show. For 37 years, the contest annually hosts more than 250 students who evaluate seven classes of dairy cattle and compete in a management quiz. Donna has been a key partner in coordinating the contest and serving as a scorekeeper since the contest began.
Duane served as the secretary for the Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show from 1972-1991, and continued to assist with the annual show that boasts between 700-1,000 entries each year. Since 1980, he has served as treasurer of the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Development Committee. Most recently, Duane and Donna have supported the All-American Dairy Show Youth Showmanship Contest.
Source: All-American Dairy Show