Larson Guest of Honor

Each year, National Dairy Shrine recognizes a contemporary dairy leader for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry. This "Guest of Honor" award is one of the industry's most prestigious. The recipient need not be a National Dairy Shrine member, although the nomination must be made by a member. Portraits of honorees are displayed at the National Dairy Shrine Museum in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Steve Larson has made an immense contribution in developing the dairy industry by his career as a journalist and managing editor of Hoard's Dairyman. His leadership at industry gatherings, co-op board meetings and dairy events was exemplary. During his tenure, Hoard's Dairyman became the premier dairy publication around the world. Steve's editorials emphasized what was best for the industry and always contained supportable facts with fairness and integrity. Steve was also very involved in the continued operation and improvements to the Hoard's Dairyman farm.

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