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Merz Farm Equipment Celebrates 70 Years, Announces Expansion

Single-store Nebraska AGCO dealer Merz Farm Equipment celebrated their 70th anniversary on March 9 with a "Thank You" event for their customers, employees and reps. The event included an evening dinner and a performance from country artist Logan Mize.

According to General Manager Mitch Merz, the most important "Thank You" of the evening was to their families.

"They sacrifice time with their loved ones, they sacrifice just as much as the ones out doing the work," he says. "Their spouse has to do extra, their kids have to help do the work. And when it gets down to it they are the reason we all do what we do. We don’t achieve this without everyone of them. We showed a video that told this story. My favorite line of the video is 'Their successes are our successes.'

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California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.