WISCONSIN DELLS — Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) recognized outstanding members, chapters, and youth leaders during its 95th Annual State Convention last month, celebrating the grassroots leadership and community commitment that strengthen family farming and rural communities across Wisconsin.

●  Builder’s Award: Jim Streveler

●  Emerging Leader Awards: Melissa Mahon-Stein and Ryan Sullivan

●  Friend of the Family Farmer: Tom Mosgaller

●  Live Oak Legacy Award: Julie Keown-Bomar

●  WFU recognized members of the Senior Youth Advisory Council — Calvin Breitenmoser, Ted Schultz-Becker, Katie McGuire, and Dene Zuleger 

●  Ruby Sheaffer of the South Central Chapter was also recognized for her election to the National Farmers Union National Youth Advisory Council following her participation in the All-States Leadership Summit.

●  WFU’s highest youth honor, the Torchbearer Award, was presented to Laura Wegerer and Austin Tischendorf, both of the Taylor-Price Chapter.