The Master Seedstock Producer Award

Another major recognition program was added in 1958 when "Iowa Master Seedstock Producers" were recognized for the first time. The award was intended to honor seedstock producers that have played a significant role in the progress of purebred genetics in Iowa. The first class of 1958 consisted of Wilbert Meinhart of Hudson, Wallace Lange and Son of Brooklyn, and Bernard Weed and Sons of Ute.

Over the years, the Master Seedstock Producer Award has gone to a virtual "Who's Who" in Iowa purebred circles -- the Friedows of Kanawha, the Hirsches of Indianola, the Stewarts of Waverly, the Eddie Brothers of Storm Lake, the Conover Family, Curtiss of Churdan, the Olsons, the Huinkers, the Christians and so many other distinguished seedstock producers.

Including the 2006 Master Seedstock Producer below, just over 100 such titles have been awarded in the past forty-nine years. It is a rare honor indeed. The Master Seedstock Producer award is sponsored by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council.