Lundell Family Receives 2016 Way We Live Award

DES MOINES, IA (07/07/2016)(readMedia)-- The Lundell family of Kiron will be recognized as one of six recipients of The Way We Live Award at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony on Tuesday, August 16 at 11:30 a.m. on the Christensen Farm Stage in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center.

The Way We Live Award recognizes Iowa families for their hard work and love of farming. Each family exemplifies a dedication to animal agriculture and strong farm values. Each entrant was asked to submit a short essay describing how the occupation of farming and living on a farm has shaped their life. Six families were chosen out of 38 entries from a variety of commodities and areas in Iowa.

Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Brad Lundell purchased his first farm at the age of 18. Today, Brad and his wife, Sarah, raise corn and soybeans as well as four children who are as passionate about farming as their parents. In 2006, they built the first of five hog confinements, finishing the final one in 2016. The family ventured into the turkey industry in 2008, building a four barn turkey site. The Lundell family members all play an important role in the success of the farm. Brad and Sarah work closely to take care of daily chores and responsibilities and the children help any way they can with planting, harvest and livestock chores.

The farm is not the only thing keeping the family busy. Both Brad and Sarah are involved in many community organizations such as the Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Turkey Federation, Odebolt-Arthur School Board and many others. Balancing community events and work on the farm has been important to the family.

As a recipient of the Way We Live Award, the Lundell family will receive a prize package of $250, Fair admission tickets, free parking, various coupon books, a special recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center on August 16th as well as video and photo recognition throughout the Fair. The Way We Live Award is sponsored by WHO NewsRadio 1040. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, set for August 11-21.

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to the 2016 Iowa State Fair, August 11-21, 2016. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org