Wisconsin farm couple receives national honor
Wisconsin NewsA Richland Center couple has been named one of four national Outstanding Young Farmers by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ryan and Michelle Keller received the honor at a weekend event in Louisville.
A Richland Center couple has been named one of four national Outstanding Young Farmers by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ryan and Michelle Keller received the honor at a weekend event in Louisville.
The Kellers are partners in the Junction View Dairy, which has about 900 Holstein cows and 1,800 acres for crops. The candidates are judged on their agricultural careers, soil-and-water conservation practices, and civic contributions.
Three other winners included John and Stacy Melick of New Jersey, Joseph and Dawn Geremia of Connecticut, and Chad and Danielle Budy of Oklahoma. Run by the U.S. JCC the Outstanding Young Farmer program is sponsored by John Deere, the National Association of County Agriculture Agents, and the Outstanding Farmers of America.
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