Francis and Susan Thicke of Fairfield, Iowa have been named the Organic Farmer of the Year by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES). The Thickes purchased their land in 1996 which they say was “a worn out and heavily eroded row crop farm.” Today, Radiance Dairy is home to 80 Jerseys and well-suited for growing grass and raising cattle. They pasture the cows from April through December and rotate hay and small grains.
Since 2003, the annual MOSES Organic Farmer of the Year Award has been presented to an outstanding organic farmer or farm family to recognize those who practice outstanding land stewardship, innovation and outreach. The honor will be commemorated during the annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference this Thursday through Saturday at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Francis and Susan will share with conference attendees their successful philosophies and strategies on Thursday evening. The Organic Farmer of the Year award will be officially presented to the Thickes at 10:30 am Friday.
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