Late last month, a Nashville couple, Paul and Sarah Heggemeier, received the 2016 outstanding young producer’s award for National Farmers’ Upper Midwest dairy region at National Farmers national convention in East Peoria.  Raised on a dairy operation, Sarah is responsible for that portion of the Heggemeier farm, making her a fourth-generation dairy producer.  Gene Wharton, National Farmers field representative said, “She was the first girl to take four years of agriculture FFA at Nashville High School, and the first girl to achieve State Farmer.”  On the 300-plus acre farm, Paul, handles the cropland.  In addition, they raise sheep.  They serve on the Washington County Fair Committee, with Paul serving on the Board of Directors.  They have also been members of National Farmers Organization since 1997.  National Farmers markets milk, livestock and crops for thousands of American agricultural producers.  For more information about National Farmers, visit nationalfarmers.com or call 800-247-2110.