Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is inviting citizens to nominate a farmer or a forester for the 2021 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award.
According to a news release, the Sand County Foundation, the nation’s leading voice for conservation of private land, presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 21 states for extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation.
Commissioner Quarles says, “Contrary to popular perception, farmers are some of our greatest conservationists and stewards of the land. Every year, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is honored to work with the Sand County Foundation to present the Leopold Conservation Award to a Kentucky farm family who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources. The nominees support our proud tradition of conserving important resources while keeping farmland productive and sustainable.”
The award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management. The application deadline date is April 1 and the application can be found online at sandcountyfoundation.org.