It's back!! The 2019 Way We Live Award is returning this year at the Iowa State Fair. It'll be the 11th year the Iowa State Fair, Pioneer and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO radio's The BIG SHOW are recognizing outstanding farm families. Once again, we will honor six Iowa families who exemplify hard working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming. So far, the Way We Live Award has been given to 63 well-deserving Iowa families.
In order to get a handle on everyone who deserves recognition, we need your help by entering your family or someone you know. It's really simple - submit an entry form that describes how living on a farm and choosing the occupation of farming has shaped the family's life. All entries must include a family picture that illustrates the family's commitment to their farming operation. Entry forms can be downloaded here. All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by May 17, 2019.
Winners will receive a prize package including $250 cash, Fair admission, a parking pass, food vouchers and recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center during the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2019.
Eligible families must be residents of Iowa and the farming operation can be centered around any agricultural commodity. Families may be entered by a member of the family or by others.
You can also mail in your application, postmarked by May 17, 2019, to:
Iowa State Fair
Emily Wynn
PO Box 57130
Des Moines, Iowa 50317-0003
Or e-mail all materials to ewynn@iowastatefair.org
We are so proud to be able to recognize such deserving families and you can see the full list of previous winners here.