2010-2019

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2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on January 24, 2019
Blaine and Kim Baker of Bakerlads Farms in Lenawee County are recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry.
SwissLane Farms family named 2018 Dairy Farmers of the Year

Published on February 8, 2018
The Oesch family is recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry.
Jim and Jack Winkel named 2017 recipients of the MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year Award

Published on January 30, 2017
Missaukee County brothers are recognized for their accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry.
Hank Choate named Michigan State University Department of Animal Science Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on January 26, 2016
Jackson County farmer recognized for his leadership, accomplishments and passion for the dairy industry at the 2016 Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference.
Montcalm County farmer named 2015 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on January 19, 2015
Edmore dairy farmer receives credit for his accomplishments in the dairy industry.

2014

Sanilac County farm named MSU 2014 Dairy Farm of the Year
Geert and Gertie van den Goor of Marlette, in Sanilac County, were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements with the 2014 Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Farmer of the Year award.

2013

Hillsdale County farmers named 2013 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year
Bruce and Jennifer Lewis, of Jonesville, are the 2013 Michigan State University Dairy Farmer of the Year Award winners. The award recognizes their efforts to strive for quality, push limits and engage with the community.

2012

Jim Reid MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year

2011

Calhoun County family receives Dairy Farmer of the Year honors
The Crandalls — Larry, Gloria, Brad, Monica, Mark and Sara — are the recipients of the 2011 Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. They were selected by MSU Department of Animal Science faculty members and MSU Extension educators on the basis of commitment and contributions to the dairy industry and local communities.

2010

Horning family from Manchester named 2010 MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year
Earl and Diane Horning of Manchester has earned the highest honor bestowed from the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science: The MSU Dairy Farmer of the Year.