ORGANIC FARMER OF THE YEAR

The MOSES Organic 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!

Get your nominations in for the 2011 Organic Farmer of the Year!
Download a nomination form. (deadline: Sept. 15, 2010)

2010 MOSES Organic Farmers of the Year! John, Jane, and Janaki Fisher-Merritt Food Farm, Wrenshall, MN → Go to the 2010 FOY Press Release.

The MOSES Board of Directors are pleased to announce the farmers of Food Farm, John and Jane Fisher-Merritt and their son Janaki as the 2010 MOSES Organic Farmer of the year.

Innovations in organic farming or livestock management, energy efficiency on the farm, enhancement of farm resources and providing inspiration to farmers and consumers are the criteria for the MOSES Farmer of the Year, and the Fisher-Merritts shine in all of these categories. For many years the Fisher-Merritts have brought fresh organic vegetables and poultry products to the greater community of Duluth, Minnesota and beyond...more.

PAST ORGANIC FARMERS OF THE YEAR!

• 2009 Award: Tom and Irene Frantzen, New Hampton, Iowa
• 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