BARABOO, WIS. – The Wisconsin Flying Farmers has named Ruth Dodge-Ducharme of Darien, Wisconsin, “VIP of the Year” for 55 years of dedicated service to the organization. The award was presented at the organization’s annual convention, April 21-23, 2013, in Baraboo, Wis. Dodge-Ducharme has been the organization’s newsletter editor for the past 27 years. Presenting the award was Wisconsin Flying Farmer President Phil Peterson of Oregon, Wisconsin.
The convention featured a presentation by historian Verlyn Mueller on the past and future of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant in Baraboo, and tours of the Circus World Museum, National Crane Foundation, Sysco Foods, and Baraboo/Dells Airport.
Membership in the Wisconsin Flying Farmers is open to any pilot who supports agriculture and enjoys traveling and sightseeing. For additional information email Phil Peterson at pcpete83@frontier.com or visit http://internationalflyingfarmers.org/