Field to Market 2023 Farmer of the Year Jim Winn

Recognized for outstanding conservation efforts on his farm and leadership in advancing sustainable agriculture, Jim Winn was honored as Field to Market’s 2023 Farmer of the Year.
Co-owning and operating Cottonwood Dairy in South Wayne, Wisconsin, with his partners Brian and Randy Larson, Winn farms approximately 2,500 acres of corn and alfalfa, and raises approximately 2,900 dairy cattle, all with a whole-farm approach to sustainability.
Having utilized a suite of conservation practices including no-till, contour strips, cover crops, and a comprehensive nutrient management plan for years, Winn and his partners work diligently to ensure the farm remains productive now and into the future.
Learn more about Jim's story at www.fieldtomarket.org/Awards