The Iowa Farm Bureau presented its highest community honor to retired Iowa State University extension crops specialist Joel DeJong. On Wednesday during the Iowa Farm Bureau’s annual meeting’s general session, DeJong was presented the “Distinguished Service to Agriculture” award. Prior to his announced retirement that happened in late August, DeJong had been involved with extension for 40 years, with the last 30 years serving farmers in northwest Iowa. Woodbury County Farm Bureau submitted the nomination for DeJong’s honor. He says he was somewhat surprised about the honor.
DeJong says there is a chance he may teach agricultural classes at Dordt University at Sioux Center, Iowa.
