(KNZA)--Three area northeast Kansas farm families are among ten families recognized by the Kansas Farm Bureau as a 2024“ “Farm Family of the Year”.

They include:

Lucas and Kendra Heinen, of Brown County

Timothy and Dyann Parks, of Jackson County

Darrin and Ashley Jacobson, of Marshall County

They received special recognition at the Kansas Farm Bureau's annual meeting earlier this month in Manhattan.

The families were nominated for the honor by their local Farm Bureau chapter.

The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding Farm Bureau families who have distinguished themselves through participation in Farm Bureau programs and leadership, family activities, community and civic service, as well as displaying good farm operation management.