Secretary Naig presents Volkert family with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award was given to the Volkert family on April 13 at the Cobblestone Inn in Holstein.

“For 117 years, the Volkerts have been proven to be good neighbors in our community. It is well-deserved…,” said Mayor Kathy Breyfogle.

Pastor Bob Lewis began in prayer,

“Thank you to the farmers. Thank you for the Volkert family and bless us…”

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig stated this is the 170th year of this presentation. More is better said by Naig in the press release.