Way We Live: Everyone plays a part on the farm

Jeff DeYoung
Aug 3, 2024
Aug 3, 2024

The Brewers are one of seven farm families who will be recognized as recipients of the 2024 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. Nominations included descriptions of how living on the farm and choosing farming as an occupation has shaped the family’s life.
Photos courtesy Iowa State Fair

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Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2024. Iowa Farmer Today is a sponsor of the award.

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