It was such an honor to nominated as one of five finalists for the 2023 Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year at Farmfest in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Farmfest has been happening for over 50 years, where farmers from all over the state of Minnesota come together to share their knowledge, learn from others, see the latest innovations, and get up to date on state and federal farm policies.
This is the third year of the Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year award. Debbie was nominated by the Kanabec County Extension committee and was chosen as one of five finalist for the honor.
Alma Kubat, an 84-year old legacy farmer from Owatonna was named the 2023 Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year. The other incredible women are Kari Olson, a corn/soybean farmer from Hawley Minnesota; Rachelle Krienke, a dairy farmer from Lester Prairie Minnesota, and Rachel Gray, a cattle farmers in Black Duck Minnesota. It was a fun day for all.
