Bio: Koerner, Donald (Outstanding Young Farmer – 1968)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Koerner, Pinter, Beran, Lynn

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 14 Nov 1968

Donald Koerner of rural Dorchester was named the outstanding young farmer in the area in a promotion sponsored by the Abbotsford Jaycees.

The selection and announcement were made at a banquet Monday night at the Flame Supper Club.

Three other finalists were Gordon Lynn of Unity, Frank Beran of Milan and Gerald Pinter of Abbotsford.

Selection of the outstanding young farmer was sponsored by the Jaycees as part of a national program of recognition. The credentials of the winning selection will be sent on to competition at the state level, and from there, national awards will be made.

The four finalist were selected from a list of all young farmers living within the Colby and Abbotsford school districts. Questionnaires were completed by the young men regarding net worth, increases in value of farm operation, conservation practices, management, community service, and other phases of community life and farm operations.

Included in the award to Mr. Koerner was a plaque and a $25 savings bond.