Bill and Dana Power honored as Farm Bureau's 'Hometown Heroes'
Bill and Dana Power, operators of Modesto-based energy and water conservation companies, have received the California Farm Bureau’s Hometown Heroes Award in recognition of their support of the Young Farmers & Ranchers program in Stanislaus County.
The Stanislaus County YF&R Committee nominated the Powers for the award, which was presented at the California Farm Bureau’s 105th Annual Meeting in Reno.
“Bill and Dana are firm believers in investing in the future of agriculture and never miss out on a moment to support the young farmers and ranchers within our county and beyond,” Jace Neugebauer of the Stanislaus County YF&R Committee wrote in nominating the Powers for the award.
The Powers, members of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, were nominated for the award in recognition of their efforts “to enhance knowledge and educational opportunities” for YF&R members. Those efforts included offering training to young agriculturalists in pumping and irrigation technologies and efficient water use for farming.
The couple, owners of Power Services Inc. and Power Hydrodynamics Inc., were also recognized for their longtime financial support of Young Farmers & Ranchers.
“Bill and Dana are exemplary models of what it means to be advocates of agriculture while serving in a capacity that directly supports the longevity and future of farming operations,” Neugebauer said.
The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 29,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of 5.3 million Farm Bureau members.
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