National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the winners of the Graduate Dairy Production, Progressive Dairy Producer, Pioneer, Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder, and Guest of Honor awards for this year. These awards were designed to honor dairy industry leaders that have or will contribute to strengthening and enlivening the dairy industry.
Steven Larson is the Guest of Honor, the highest award from the National Dairy Shrine. This award goes to an individual that has had a dramatic impact on the dairy industry and its future.
The NDS Distinguished Dairy Cattle breeder is William H. Peck from Schuylerville, NY. Peck’s farm Welcome Stock has national and international recognition in producing quality and sought after cattle.
Through an anonymous selection committee, David Dickson, Craig Beane, Norman Olson, Harold Schmidt and Peter Van Soest were selected as National Dairy Shrine Pioneers. This year’s honorees are an exemplary display of what this award is about.
The NDS Progressive Dairy Producers selected for this year are Charles Krause in the small herd division and Martin Burken in the large herd division. This award is a $2,000 travel stipend to attend a conference or seminar to learn new techniques to improve their dairy business.
Joel Krall Lebanon, Pennsylvania has been selected as the graduate Dairy Production award winner. This award goes to an active dairyman who has graduated from college in the last nine years and has already demonstrated excellent dairy management ability and financial stability. Joel will receive a $2500 award sponsored by Elanco to be used toward the purchase of cattle to improve his herd.
Source: National Dairy Shrine