Kitchens finalist for 2023 Operation of the Year

Dale Kitchens of Slaton was recently recognized for his farming enterprise as a finalist for 2023 Operation of the Year.

The title will provide the winner of the contest with a new Manitou telehandler free for one year and is sponsored by Parallel Ag, formerly Livingston Machinery Company and Ag Solutions Group, and supported by Manitou Group.

“My mission is to help finance the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That’s what drives me. Wasn’t for that, I’d retire from farming, but I have no desire of quitting. As long as I’m healthy, I’m going to keep going. That’s my mission,” said Kitchens during his video profile conducted in early May.

Having already undergone a nomination phase and a committee-selection process to identify the top three finalists for two divisions – Midwest and Southern Plains, each candidate was given the opportunity to be interviewed on their farm to showcase their operation.

Video interviews will be available during the online contest that will be conducted through Monday (July 10).

Information regarding the finalists in both divisions, instructions on how to vote, and all full-length interviews can be found at www.parallelag.com.

For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.