Secretary Naig Presents Northeast Iowa Family with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has presented a northeast Iowa family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award.
The presentation to the Ebaugh family of Bremer County was made on Thursday (09.18) at their family farm located north of Denver and east of Waverly. Jeremy and Sara Ebaugh, along with their three sons, John, Joe, and Jeb, operate Ebaugh Dairy, a fourth-generation farm that is home to Holstein dairy cows, a cow/calf herd and chickens.
The family, a big supporter of the Denver (IA) wrestling program, also raises corn, soybeans, hay, oats and rye. Milk from the dairy is sold to Wapsie Valley Creamery, and the family also sells Holstein bull calves, eggs and St. Bernard puppies.
Secretary Naig says, “Iowa’s agricultural strength is built on families like the Ebaughs, who don’t just go to the mat for their livestock and land but also excel in conservation and community leadership. From their innovative conservation practices to their tireless support for FFA, 4-H, the dairy industry, and youth wrestling, the Ebaughs are true champions in the barn, the field, and the wrestling room, embodying the grit and heart of Iowa’s farming community.”
The Ebaughs are quick to note that their success is also made possible by the hardworking employees and local students who lend a hand, assisting with milking and caring for livestock.
The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award is made possible through a partnership with the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), The Big Show on WHO Radio, and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. In its 21st year, the award recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in caring for the environment and their livestock while also being good neighbors and community leaders.
