Doug and Donna Vogel, pork producers from Donnellson in Lee County, were the recipients of the October Good Neighbor Award sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Ag Radio Network.

The Vogels were nominated by neighbors Doug and Ann Abolt, who included in their nominating letter, "We're here to tell you that they manage their business very, very well. They do a great job and they need to be congratulated and recognized."

Rusty Schwartz, president of the Lee County Pork Producers who farms nearby, said, "Being a good neighbor is not just a one time event, we recognize it's a continuous commitment and longstanding tradition in Iowa. The Vogels are great examples of what it takes to be a good neighbor, they are committed to protecting water quality and use best management practices to reduce odors."

The Good Neighbor Award is a partnership between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Ag Radio Network. Each month, an award plaque is given to an Iowa livestock producer who exhibits the qualities of a good neighbor, a livestock producer that takes not only great care of the livestock, but also shows great care and concern about the environment and neighbors.