2019 Farm of the Year - Palmyra Farm


Palmyra Farm is a 300-acre dairy farm owned and operated by the Shank and Creek Families. Brother Ralph Shank and Sister Mary Creek have dedicated their lives to producing high quality Ayrshire and Holstein Cattle. Palmyra Farm has represented Washington County at the state, regional and national level attending and competing with their award winning cows. Recently, at the 2019 World Dairy Expo, Ralph and Mary were honored as “Distinguished Breeders by the National Dairy Shrine placing this Brother Sister Team and Palmyra Farm into the National Dairy Hall of Fame. Additionally, Palmyra Farm has been producing Farm to Table Cheese, a business that started over 10 years ago. Palmyra Farm and the Shank and Creek families exemplify leadership qualities in the Dairy Industry and as a premier breeder of Ayrshire cattle. Palmyra Farm’s dedication to the community is reflected in their tireless support of the agricultural youth in this community through training, coaching, and mentoring and animal husbandry standards.