A family from Kleefeld has been named the 2015 Manitoba Farm Family of the Year by the Red River Exhibition Association.

Ed and Kathy Friesen, who own and operate Friecrest Holsteins, received the award Monday night in Winnipeg, being joined by Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen and Hanover Reeve Stan Toews.

The Friesens began their operation in 1999 and take pride in hosting groups and providing tours of their operations to increase awareness of the farming industry.

Ed is also active on many dairy industry boards.

The Farm Family of the Year Award was first handed out in 1966.