Bloomer couple wins Wisconsin Outstanding Farmer Award
17 Apr 2019
Chippewa
Today’s farmers have a lot on their plate — they need to know all aspects of farming, be masters of the complex world of agribusiness and understand what animals and crops consumers need, while being stewards of the land.
It may not be an easy lifestyle, but it’s a satisfying one, said Adam Seibel, winner of the 2019 Outstanding Young Farmer, alongside his wife Chrissy Seibel.
"The thing with agriculture is ... you're always doing something different," he said. "You're not just constantly repetitively doing one thing. I like the variation that comes throughout the day."
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