The twenty-fifth annual Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award is co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Herd Management magazine. IDFA and Dairy Herd Management seek nominations of active U.S. dairy farms that have embraced innovation and technology, as well as industry collaboration and partnerships, to achieve greater productivity and growth. Nominees will be judged on current methods as well as their positioning to meet future economic and business challenges. The winning operation will be highlighted in the January 2023 issue of Dairy Herd Management magazine and recognized during Dairy Forum 2023. The deadline for submitting nominations is Oct. 28, 2022. Additional details are here:
Additional details are here:
Criteria
- Those nominating farms and/or operations must describe:
- ways the producer operation is currently using technology or industry partnerships to improve efficiency, sustainability and growth opportunities for the farm;
- ways the producer operation is meeting future economic and business challenges;
- how this operation sets itself apart from peers;
- the farm’s role within its community; and
- any other criteria you’d like the judges to consider.
Submissions
- A completed 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year form is required for each nomination. Please find the form here.
- Additional information and letters of recommendation may be included as attachments to the nomination form.
- There is no fee to enter.
- Nominations should be submitted to Jessica Matsko at jmatsko@idfa.org.
Deadline for Submissions
- October 28, 2022
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