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2004 Spencer Award goes to Thompsons during
Iowa State Fair |
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You’re invited to join the Leopold Center in honoring Dick and Sharon Thompson when they receive the 2004 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture on August 14 during the Iowa State Fair. The Thompsons, who have a 300-acre crop and livestock operation in Boone County, are pioneers in sustainable agriculture. They began experimenting with alternative farming methods in 1968 and in 1985 helped start Practical Farmers of Iowa. They have traveled extensively to share their results. They will receive the award at 4 p.m., August 14, in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The short ceremony precedes the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show in the same location. The Spencer Award recognizes farmers, researchers and educators who have made a significant contribution toward the stability of mainstream family farms in Iowa. The award honors Norman A. and Margaretha Geiger Spencer, who farmed near Sioux City for 40 years, and includes a $1,000 gift. The award has been presented annually since 2002, and is funded by an endowment from the Spencer family. |
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Back to Summer 2004 Leopold Letter
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