The Way We Live Award

The Way We Live Award, sponsored by Iowa Farmer Today and WHO Radio, The Big Show, recognizes Iowa farm families who have demonstrated their dedication to agriculture and strong Iowa farm values. In 2026, The Way We Live Award, in its 18^th year of recognizing outstanding farm families, will award 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 101 well-deserving Iowa families.

See if you know the previous winners and be sure to thank them for their service and dedication to the agriculture industry.

See Previous Winners

Way We Live Nomination Form

All entries must be submitted or postmarked by May 15, 2026. Entries from 2024 and 2025 will also be in consideration. Non-winning entries will be kept in consideration for up to three years.

Iowa State Fair
Emily Wynn
P.O. Box 57130
Des Moines, IA 50317
or ewynn@iowastatefair.org

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Nominator Address

Nominator Email Address

Nominator Cell Phone

Family Name

Family Email Address

Family Address

Family Home Phone

Family Cell Phone

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Local Newspaper

Fill out the following questions with your best responses for why this farm family is deserving of The Way We Live Award.

Describe the family farm.

Describe the crop and/or livestock production focus of this family farm.

Who is involved in the family farming operation?

Describe the farm’s history and how it has changed over the years.

Why is this the way you live? Or, why did you choose to nominate this family?

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