Since 1984, Mower County has been compiling a group of the most notable livestock farmers, businessmen and advocates in the area. It’s the livestock hall of fame.

This year’s inductee is Glenn Medgaarden, and according to Ken Trom, fair director, “he’s done a lot.”

Medgaarden is a longtime farmer of both beef and hogs, the auctioneer at the 4-H auction and a pioneer of a beef cookout that takes place at the fairgrounds.

At 7 p.m., Aug. 9, Medgaarden will be honored, along with the family farm of the year, Mower’s century farms, fair person of the year, outstanding senior volunteer and outstanding service organization. Then, at 4 p.m., Aug. 11, Medgaarden will officially be inducted into the Livestock Hall of Fame, and his picture will reside among the former 27 hall-of-famers in the Crane Pavilion.