DES MOINES -- Six Iowa farm families will be recognized as recipients of the 2026 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. The Way We Live Award is presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and the WHO Big Show, and in its 18th year, has recognized 101 outstanding Iowa farm families. Wellmark supports the Way We Live Award to honor families whose dedication to farming strengthens Iowa communities and reflects values of hard work, resilience and care for others. • Mensen Holsteins, Guttenberg; and Moeckly Farms, Polk CityAug. 14 at 11:45 a.m. - Anne and Bill Riley StageMensen Holsteins is a diversified dairy farm in Guttenberg. For more information on past award winners or the current 2026 Way We Live Award-winning families, visit: www.iowastatefair.org/participate/the-way-we-live-award.