Jan the other farmer (Swiss Stories 2019, by Remo Naegeli) - Swiss Press Award
Remo Naegeli
Jan Schoepfer aus Kerns ist mit Trisomie 21 (Down-Syndrom) zur Welt gekommen. Sein groesster Wunsch war es Bauer zu werden. Nun darf Jan 2 Tage in der Woche auf dem Hof von Beat Windlin in Kerns mitarbeiten. Bild © Remo Naegeli
Schweizer Illustrierte
3rd place
Photo / Swiss Stories
2019
Remo Naegeli
Jan Schöpfer, 21, from Kerns (OW), was born with Down syndrome. Becoming a farmer via the traditional route was always going to be a pipe dream for him, were it not for farmer Beat Windlin, lovingly called “Bap” by Jan. The young man has been allowed to help on Windlin’s farm, two days a week for the last eight years, including trying out the automatic cow brush on himself (71). On the Alp by the Melchsee he joyfully broadcasts the traditional “Alpsegen” prayer call (72). Windlin knows the best approach with his young farmer: precise guidance, a sense of humour and calm.
