19 women honored at state fair

Nineteen Wyoming women were presented with Heart of Agriculture awards in recognition of their contributions to the state’s agriculture during a special program at the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas.

Honorees included Connie Lohse of Johnson County.

The recognition program by the University of Wyoming Extension Service was originally to have been in May at the Excellence in Ag Seminar in Casper, but was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Seven of the recipients were in attendance.

Nominations were reviewed by a member of UW Extension and by members of co-hosts including the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Wyoming Wool Growers Association and the Wyoming Farm Bureau.

Extension Educator Scott Cotton presented certificates and metal “Wyoming Heart of Agriculture Honoree works here” gate signs to the following women: Robin Carter, Albany County; Valerie Murray, Big Horn County; Nancy Tarver, Campbell; Diana Berger, Carbon; Rachel Grant, Converse; Pat Frolander, Crook; Timmery Hellyer, Fremont; Morgan Cross-Shoults, Goshen; Terry Wilson, Hot Springs; Kendall Roberts, Laramie; Corby McGinnis, Lincoln; Marcia Campbell, Natrona; Rhonda Pfister, Niobrara; Elsie Wagler, Park; Nancy Foy, Platte; Jeannie Lockwood, Sublette; Mickey Thoman, Sweetwater; and Nancy Darnell, Weston County.