Excellence in ag celebrated during Harvest Bowl
The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and several counties in Minnesota were honored during the 43rd annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University, on Nov. 4.
2016 Harvest Bowl honorees by county, name and city:
Adams – Ryan and Rhonda Honeyman, Reeder
Barnes – Brad and Janelle Noeske, Valley City
Benson – Dave and Denise Swanson, Maddock
Billings – Dwayne Shypkoski, Belfield
Bottineau – Bill and Trudy Artz, Westhope
Bowman – Jerid and Camie Janikowski, Bowman
Burke – Mark and Kiara Crosby, Bowbells
Burleigh – David and Colleen Pearce, Bismarck
Cass – Tom and Kitty Teigen, West Fargo
Cavalier – Robert and Jean Wilhelmi, Nekoma
Cavalier – Richard and Cheryl Wilhelmi, Nekoma
Dickey – Jim and Lisa Pernsteiner, Monango
Divide – Lavern and Julie Johnson, Grenora
Dunn – Shane and Jana Sickler, Gladstone
Eddy – Jason and Veronica Vollmer, Grace City
Emmons – David and Dianne Kalberer, Hazelton
Fort Berthold – Everette and Dawn Hall, New Town
Foster – Bruce and Lynelle Bachmeier, Carrington
Golden Valley – Gary and Brenda Maus, Golva
Grand Forks – Mike and Linda Hergert, Grand Forks
Grant – Clarence Jr. and Sandy Laub, Elgin
Griggs – Laverne and Kathy Larson, Cooperstown
Hettinger – James and Patty Thomas, Mott
Kidder – Rodney and Linda Rudolph, Dawson
LaMoure – Christof and Kelli Just, Berlin
Logan – Mitch and Doris Leier, Kintyre
McHenry – Donald and Dixie Walter, Velva
McIntosh – Daniel and Jennifer Neu, Ashley
McIntosh – Anthony and Lisa Neu, Ashley
McKenzie – Andy Mogen, Charlson
McLean – Donald and Edith Bauman, Ryder
Mercer – Shannon and Korrine Sailer, Hazen
Morton – Bill and Bonnie Meuchel, New Salem
Mountrail – Gary and Jenette Nelson, Stanley
Nelson – John and Brenda Steffan, Michigan
Oliver – Lonnie Henke, Hannover
Pembina – Craig and Sheri Steiger, Cavalier
Pierce – Steve and Renae Dockter, Rugby
Ramsey – Francis and Kim Leiphon, Crary
Ransom – Dave and Kim Utke, Sheldon
Renville – Delwin and Vicky Gates, Mohall
Richland – Mike and Chandra Langseth, Barney
Rolette – Bob and Jo Dunlop, Rolla
Sargent – Arlin and Melinda Mund, Milnor
Sheridan – Mike and Marjorie Axt, McClusky
Sioux – Elaine Schmidt, Solen
Slope – Chad and Lyndsey Erickson, New England
Stark – Daryl and Sheila Kostelecky, Dickinson
Steele – David Nygaard, Finley
Stutsman – Jeremy and Sarah Wilson, Jamestown
Towner – Jeff and Cathy Teubner, Cando
Traill – David and Erica Knudsvig, Buxton
Walsh – Dwight and Susan Johnson, Park River
Ward – Chad and Ninette Anderson, Minot
Wells – Bryon and Laura Brynjulson, Hurdsfield
Williams – Brian and Erin Johnson, Ray
Minnesota honorees by county, name and city:
Becker – Christopher and Mara Bergen, Detroit Lakes
Clay – Brian and Lora Petermann, Hawley
Kittson – Dean and Carol Carlson, Kennedy
Mahnomen – Gary and Rose Schlick, Mahnomen
Marshall – Rodney and Eunice Liedberg, Newfolden
Norman – John and Lorraine Jossund, Perley
Traverse – Steve and Rebekah Schmidt, Dumont
An agribusiness award recipient also is chosen annually. This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of agriculture and business in North Dakota and beyond. David Berg, retired president and chief executive officer of American Crystal Sugar Co., was this year’s recipient.
Several scholarships also were awarded to outstanding male and female athletes during Harvest Bowl.
–NDSU Extension
