The banner for ANF honoree Tony Moeaki hangs above the ANF Plaza Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—Sept. 2, 2022— Iowa Farm Bureau and the University of Iowa Athletics
Department announced former Hawkeye great and NFL star, Tony Moeaki as the 2022 America Needs
Farmers (ANF) Wall of Honor recipient. Moeaki marks the 10th former Hawkeye with a permanent place on
the prestigious ANF Wall of Honor, which salutes past University of Iowa football players who exemplify
the tenacity, work ethic and character of the Iowa farmer.

Moeaki earned respect throughout his playing days not only for his on-field success for the Hawkeyes
and seven years in the NFL, but also for his dedication, commitment to hard work and constant improvement,
making him a natural fit for the ANF Wall of Honor.

“The ANF Wall of Honor is comprised of several great former Hawkeyes, but when it comes to the
true meaning of ANF and celebrating the work ethic and character shaped by Iowa’s farming heritage, you’re
hard pressed to find anyone who worked harder than Tony Moeaki,” said University of Iowa head football
coach Kirk Ferentz. “Tony earned accolades for his play on the field, but he was also a natural leader. His
fight and determination to overcome injuries and adversity while getting stronger and improving his game
earned respect from those who knew him, and that dedication and drive is what ANF is all about.”

Moeaki arrived in Iowa City as a heralded five-star high school recruit and saw on-field action during
his freshman season, immediately making an impact as a pass catcher and run blocker. Moeaki persevered
through a variety of injuries during his career with the Hawkeyes, regularly earning team leadership roles and
named to pre-season award watch lists, including serving as offensive team captain in 2009 and recognition
as an All-Big Ten tight end. Following a decorated collegiate career, Moeaki was drafted by the Kansas City
Chiefs in the 2010 NFL Draft and scored a touchdown in his first game as a professional on Monday Night
Football. He spent parts of seven seasons in the NFL and retired prior to the start of the 2016 season.

Like most Iowans, Moeaki didn’t grow up on the farm, but farming is still a part of his family’s legacy
and something he credits when discussing his character and work ethic that embodies ANF. Moeaki’s
grandfather farmed in Tonga, raising livestock, grain and fish. The farming operation provided enough food
for his family and others in their community and generated enough savings to eventually bring his family to
the United States.

“I am proud to have worn the ANF sticker on my University of Iowa football helmet, and being
recognized as this year’s recipient for the ANF Wall is a tremendous honor,” Moeaki said. “With my
grandfather’s farming background and career playing for the University of Iowa, I’ve always had a strong
affinity for agriculture and the farmers who raise our food, so it means a lot to be acknowledged as someone
who shares that same dedication.”

Previous ANF Wall of Honor recipients include Casey Wiegmann (2012), Jared DeVries (2013),
Bruce Nelson (2014), Robert Gallery (2015), Dallas Clark (2016), Chad Greenway (2017), Aaron Kampman
(2018), Matt Kroul (2019) and Marshal Yanda (2021).

For more information about ANF and Game Day activity announcements in the coming weeks, visit
www.americaneedsfarmers.org.