Source: Holly Spangler, FARM PROGRESS, 2/21/19


Four couples from Illinois, Iowa, Maryland and North Carolina were recently selected as winners during the National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress, held in Bettendorf, Iowa. The winners include Derek and Renee Martin, Mount Pulaski, Ill.; Ben and Susan Albright, Lytton, Iowa; Ben and Kate Sowers, Middletown, Md.; and Brandon and Jessica Batten, Johnston County, N.C.
The award is based on progress in agriculture, soil and water conservation measures, and contribution to the well-being of the community, state and nation.

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