On the recordJuly 7, 2016
each year, Senator Enzi and I have the pleasure of introducing outstanding individuals who have been selected as inductees to the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame for their invaluable contributions to agriculture and the Wyoming community. This year, Dennis Thaler, a third-generation Wyoming rancher, will be honored as one of these individuals during the 104th Wyoming State Fair. Selection as a member of the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame is not just about the quality of a calf crop or environmental improvements on the ranch, though both of these are important. This award also considers the involvement and dedication to the local communities that make Wyoming such a special place to live. I am happy to say that Dennis and his family embody the Western values that guide life in Wyoming. The Thalers raise crops like oats, millet, and wheat; run a cow-calf and yearling operation; and operate a backgrounding feedlot. Still, Dennis finds the time to be involved in the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The Thalers share their knowledge and experience with local students, fellow ranchers, and University of Wyoming researchers through the many field days, open houses, and workshops they host at their ranch. Dennis's dedication to his community is evident in the high praise he receives from his family, neighbors, and his many agency partners.…