Hardin couple honored

    HARDIN COUNTY — Fixtures, teachers, activists and all around alternative models for modern farming – and residents of Hardin County – took home the Practical Farmers of Iowa 2017 achievement award for farming sustainability.
    John and Beverly Gilbert, of Iowa Falls, have been chosen as the recipients of the 2017 Practical Farmers of Iowa Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award, granted each year to an individual or couple that has shown exemplary commitment to sustainable agriculture, generously shared their knowledge with others and been influential in efforts to foster vibrant communities, diverse farms and healthy food. The award was presented to the Gilberts on Friday, Jan. 20, during Practical Farmers’ 2017 annual conference, “Pass It On,” in Ames.(Read the rest in Tuesday's Ledger)