National Farmers Union Honors Leaders from Rocky Mountain and Ohio Farmers Unions

Dale McCall and Joe Logan receive Meritorious Service Award, NFU's highest honor

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The National Farmers Union (NFU) presented its Meritorious Service Award, the organization's highest honor, to Dale McCall of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and Joe Logan of the Ohio Farmers Union. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to family farm agriculture and the Farmers Union community.

Why it matters

The Meritorious Service Award highlights the important role that state and regional Farmers Union organizations play in advocating for family farmers and rural communities. McCall and Logan's decades of leadership and service demonstrate the Farmers Union's enduring commitment to its core mission of supporting the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

The details

Dale McCall, the former president of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, dedicated 40 years to protecting local agriculture and mentoring future farmers and ranchers. Joe Logan, a 5th-generation farmer, strengthened the Ohio Farmers Union through advocacy, education, and building key partnerships to elevate the organization's impact. Both men were recognized for their unwavering dedication to the Farmers Union and American agriculture.

  • The 2026 Meritorious Service Awards were presented at the National Farmers Union's annual convention in New Orleans on March 9, 2026.

The players

Dale McCall

Former president of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, recognized for his 40-year career dedicated to protecting local agriculture and mentoring future farmers and ranchers.

Joe Logan

5th-generation farmer and president of the Ohio Farmers Union, recognized for strengthening the organization through advocacy, education, and building key partnerships.

Rob Larew

President of the National Farmers Union, presented the Meritorious Service Awards.

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What they’re saying

“The 2026 recipients of the Meritorious Service Award embody a lifelong commitment to Farmers Union and the safeguarding of family farms. Dale McCall and Joe Logan have demonstrated unwavering dedication to our community, and I am proud to recognize them for their service.”

— Rob Larew, President, National Farmers Union (americanagnetwork.com)

The takeaway

The Meritorious Service Award highlights the vital role that state and regional Farmers Union organizations play in supporting family farmers and rural communities. McCall and Logan's decades of leadership and service demonstrate the enduring commitment of the Farmers Union to its core mission of nurturing the next generation of agricultural stewards.