The survey I posted back in march to help me with research for my future farmer book was a big success.  In the end, I received 135 fully completed surveys that qualified for the drawing for the $100 gift card to Tractor Supply.  Thanks to all of you who participated.  Your insight will certainly help make my business book for future farmers a useful tool that is full of relevant information. 

The winner of the drawing was Kyle Wendland.  Klye lives with his wife near Fredericksburg, Iowa and farms 560 acres of corn and soybeans.  He grew up on a 700 acre dairy and attended Iowa State and Northeast Iowa Community College.  Kyle has gradually been growing his operation over the past four years and hopes to one day farm all of the 1,400 acres that his dad owns.  He is an avid supporter of ethanol and has invested in two plants that are close to his hometown.  He is also involved as a managing partner in AgReportsNetwork a new website that has farmers from across the nation upload videos for other to view. 
Although I didn’t know Kyle before this survey, I think he is exactly the kind of young farmer we can all learn from.  He is diversifying some of his efforts into nontraditional ag projects while maintaining a clear focus on his long-term farm goal. 

Congratulations Kyle and thanks to all of you who participated!