FARMER OF THE YEAR

The MOSES Farmer of the Year Award is given to an organic farmer practicing outstanding land stewardship, innovation and outreach. Read about current and past award winners below!

Nominate the 2010 Farmer of the Year!
Download a nomination form. (deadline: Sept. 15, 2009)

MOSES 2009 Organic Farmers of the Year! Tom and Irene Frantzen New Hampton, Iowa Interview with Tom Frantzen at the 2009 Organic Farming Conference. Read a Broadcaster article about the Frantzens. Read the Press Release.

PAST FARMERS OF THE YEAR!

• 2008 Award: Gary, Nicholas and Rosie Zimmer, Otter Creek Organic Dairy
• 2007 Award: Florence and Dave Minar, Cedar Summit Farm, New Prague, MN
• 2006 Award: Stan Shutte, Triple "S" Farms, Stewardson, IL
• 2005 Award: Carmen and Sally Fernholz, A Frame Farm, Madison, MN
• 2004 Award: Martin and Atina Diffley, Gardens of Eagan, MN
• 2003 Award: Linda Halley and Richard deWilde, Harmony Valley Farm, WI