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Nominations Now Open for 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award.

Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has celebrated a farmer, farm partners or family who exemplify outstanding achievement in dairy farming and demonstrate leadership within the industry and their community. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the MSU Department of Animal Science to Michigan dairy farmers.

Source : msu.edu

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