Mosher Family Farm to Be Honored at Iowa State Fair

Related Media

Mosher_Family_Photo.JPG

DES MOINES, IA (07/08/2015)(readMedia)-- The Mosher Family Farm of Liscomb will be recognized as one of six recipients of The Way We Live Award at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony on Saturday, August 15 at 10:30 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. The families each exemplify a dedication to animal agriculture and have 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 nearly 40 entries from a variety of commodities and areas in Iowa.

Spanning six generations, the Mosher Angus Farm traces its roots back to the late 1800s when the farm consisted of beef cattle, dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, and chickens. Today, three generations are involved with the daily farming activities, and the farm now consists of Angus cows, a small feedlot, sheep, corn and alfalfa. Norval and Esther Mosher are the eldest generation on the farm and they feed the cattle, plant, and cook for everyone. Dynette works for Iowa State University and judges at county and State Fair along with maintaining the farm's appearance. Norval and Esther's son Jim is married to Brenda and they manage the cows and ewes. Their daughters Lauren and Leah are in 4-H and FFA and they assist in all aspects of the livestock operation.

The Iowa State Fair has provided many memories to the Mosher family throughout the years. From chaperoning county groups in the '40s and '50s, to giving presentations in the 4-H Building and helping at the Beef Quarters, the Fair has helped them learn responsibility and time management.

The Mosher family will receive a prize package including $250 cash, Fair tickets, free parking, various coupon books, and recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center during the Fair. The Way We Live Award is sponsored by WHO NewsRadio 1040 and Tractor Supply Company. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, set for August 13-23.

# # #

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 2015 Iowa State Fair, August 13-23, 2015. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

Note to editors: A photo of the Mosher family is attached. Please credit the Iowa State Fair when using the photo.

Caption: Mosher Family, 2015 Iowa State Fair Way We Live Recipients