Watonga - 2007 Blaine County Farmer/Rancher of the Year award sponsored by Chisholm Trail Farm Credit, Watonga

04/24/2007: Bill Williamsen is from Brush, Colo., and his wife, Janet, was born in Alva; they met at a Merle Haggard concert and were married Feb. 14, 2004. For the past four years they have raised Angus cattle and Quarter Horses on the former Cronkhite ranch northwest of Watonga, where they also grow wheat and rye. They have a cow-calf operation. The Williamsens’ conservation practices include building two ponds for erosion control and providing wildlife refuge. Their children include Amy, Alyssa, Chad, Aaron and Stacy, and they have seven grandchildren. The Williamsens’ favorite activity is riding their Quarter Horses.

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