Written by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Sam Cogdill of Dunlap, Iowa, is a farmer and president/CEO of Cogdill Farm Supply. With six western Iowa locations, his facilities offer grain and fertilizer merchandising, agronomy services, feed, seed, and farm supplies. The Harrison County Farm Bureau nominated Cogdill for his lifetime of service to agriculture, his role in spearheading local economic development, and his commitment to supporting youth in agriculture.
Under his 40-year leadership as president of the Dunlap Community Development Corporation, the town has built the Dunlap Industrial Park, which houses five thriving businesses. He is also credited with playing a pivotal role in bringing one of the community’s largest employers, Quality Liquid Feed manufacturing plant, to Dunlap, spearheading the establishment of two much-needed medical facilities in town and helping to establish ethanol plants in Denison and Nevada.
“We’re big believers in promoting education, promoting the youth, and promoting local economic development,” Cogdill said. “You have to invest back in your community, or it isn’t going to survive.”
As a member of the Boyer Valley School Ag Foundation and through his support for 4-H and FFA, Cogdill continues his steadfast advocacy for rural education and youth development. He estimates that his business annually invests $100,000 toward youth ag education programs like 4-H and others.
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Since 1978, IFBF’s DSA award has celebrated individuals like Sam, who devote their lives to advancing and strengthening Iowa’s agricultural landscape. The Iowa Farm Bureau honored Bill Northey and Larry Sailer with this prestigious award.
RFD-TV extends our heartfelt congratulations to Sam on this well-deserved recognition!
