Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to Honor Eickman Family Farm

Eickman Family Farms to receive Wergin Good Neighbor Award in Manning

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:20am

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Neighbor Award to the Eickman family of Carroll County on Friday in Manning. The Eickman Family Farms is a multi-generation farming business that grows corn and soybeans and operates a farrow-to-finish hog operation near Manning.

Why it matters

The Wergin Good Neighbor Award honors exceptional stewardship of land and livestock, as well as community leadership. The Eickman family's recognition highlights the importance of sustainable farming practices and community engagement in rural Iowa.

The details

The public is invited to attend the award presentation, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warren Timmerman Shelter House in Manning. Carroll Broadcasting will provide additional coverage of the event in upcoming newscasts.

  • The award presentation will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Mike Naig

The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture who will be presenting the Wergin Good Neighbor Award to the Eickman family.

Eickman Family Farms

A multi-generation farming business in Carroll County, Iowa that grows corn, soybeans, and operates a farrow-to-finish hog operation.

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The takeaway

The Eickman family's recognition highlights the importance of sustainable farming practices and community engagement in rural Iowa, and serves as an example for other farmers to follow.