Manhattan, Kansas, USA
February 28, 2021
Dolores Wagler, Partridge, Kansas was named 2011 Premier Seed Grower by Kansas Crop Improvement Association at the 2012 Kansas Seed and Crops Conference held in Wichita on February 22.
To qualify for the award, members must have several years of experience as a certified seed producer, their business must have certified seed as a major component, must exhibit quality consciousness in all production and sales practices, and must be involved in public service activities.
Wagler, spent her early years teaching school in Ohio and Canada before spending 15 years as a volunteer at a mission outreach in New York. She returned to her native central-Kansas roots and joined a cousin’s family farm and seed operation, Miller Seed Farms, doing whatever duties were necessary. Today, nineteen years later, she manages the day-to-day operations of the 65 year-old seed business. She is actively involved in the production, record keeping, sales and promotion of quality certified seed. Her positive attitude and energetic, outgoing personality are appreciated by the loyal clientele that recognizes her competence and efficiency. Wagler currently serves on the Kansas Crop Improvement standards committee.
In addition to her daughter, Kesha, and a 12 year-old grand-daughter, she has a wide circle of friendships that are like family, where she unselfishly devotes time and energy to many in the church and community.
Since its inception in 1930, 158 Premier Seed Grower awards have been presented. Recipients are selected by ballot with previous year’s honorees casting the votes. The award presentation is sponsored by the High Plains Journal.
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