Taking good care of the land got rewarded last night for 6 farms around the country. The regional winners of the National Environmental Stewardship Award Program were announced.
“The six regional winners have made extensive efforts to work closely with their local communities and government agencies, including the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to implement conservation programs that benefit everyone. They have seen the value in utilizing conservation programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) on their operations. These folks showcase how the implementation of cooperative research efforts, educational events and government programs can really pay off.
“We are also proud to announce that 2007 marks the 17th year of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Over the years, we have seen an exceptional number of applications, and we look forward to the continued growth of this prestigious award program. We thank Dow AgroSciences LCC and the NRCS for their dedication to sponsoring this award program, which honors environmental innovation and perseverance among U.S. cattle producers.”
The 2007 Regional ESAP Winners are…
-Region I: Sunrise Club Calves, Shippenville, Pennsylvania
Nominated by Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association
-Region II: Dee River Ranch, Aliceville, Alabama
Nominated by Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
-Region III: Oak Knoll Ranch, Salem, Missouri
Nominated by Top of the Ozarks
-Region V: Roaring Springs Ranch, Frenchglen, Oregon
Nominated by Oregon Cattlemen’s Association
-Region VI: Yolo Land & Cattle Co., Woodland, California
Nominated by California Cattlemen’s Association and California Rangeland Trust
-Region VII: Alexander Ranch, Sun City, Kansas
Nominated by Comanche Pool Prairie Resource Foundation