The Distinguished Service to Agriculture (DSA) Award honors individuals who have played a significant role in the agricultural industry at the local, state and/or national level, and IFBF bestowed the honor on two individuals during its Annual Meeting. [Source: Iowa Farm Bureau]
Dr. Paul Armbrecht was nominated by the Calhoun County Farm Bureau board for his dedication to his community and animal health as a veterinarian in Lake City since 1971. Armbrecht grew up on a farm near Colo, and attended ISU’s veterinary school. After graduation, he was drafted into the military and upon completion of his service returned to Lake City to assist a local veterinarian before opening his own practice. Many of his clients are multi-generational, stemming from their great-grandpa’s original small herds. He is well-known for his expertise on swine health and has participated in swine disease eradication initiatives.
"I care about the community. I continue to see the importance of both connecting with the community but also being an ear to concerns and issues and having a chance to being able to make change," says Dr. Armbrecht. "But some things that don’t change is the absolute necessity for people to have the care and knowledge of the animals they have."
Read more and watch Dr. Armbrecht’s video at Iowa Farm Bureau.