Robert and Shirley Davis of Olin Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary

Robert and Shirley Davis of Olin

Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary

Lifelong residents of Jones County, Iowa,

Robert and Shirley Davis of Olin celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Dec. 5, 2021, and have dedicated their life to agriculture and farming. Following their marriage in 1971, they began farming with both a row crop and cattle

operation, which they continue to operate today. For the Davis', farming means teamwork. For nearly 19 years Robert served as a member of the Great Jones County Fair Board, and

previously served as president of the Jones County Cattleman. In 2014, the Davis' were

inducted into the Jones County Cattleman's Hall of Fame and in 2018, they were inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair. They have one son, Jeremy, who resides in Ames and is a Farm Manager.