Union County Farmers Merchant Banquet Award Winners Announced

By on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 in More Top Stories

UNION COUNTY – After a two-year break, the Union County Farmers Merchant Banquet was held this past weekend.  This event celebrates the many accomplishments of the farming community in Union County.  Among the festivities was the announcement of seven awards:

2022 Good Steward Award #1 – Presented by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District – Diane Kinsley

2022 Union County Young Farmer of The Year Presented by the Union County Farm Bureau – Max Nillson

2022 Ecological Restoration Award – Presented by the Grande Ronde Model Watershed – David Lowe

2022 Good Steward Award #2 – Presented by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District – Robert & Wendy Langford

2022 Cattleman of the Year – Presented by The Union County Cattlemen’s Association – Jim Richards

2022 Ag Woman of the Year – Presented by Union County Ag Women – Deb Hansen

2022 Forest Steward of the Year – Presented by Oregon Department of Forestry – Jesse Reed