DES MOINES– Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon remind Iowans to nominate individuals or families in the community for the 2021 Farm Environmental Leader Award.
Nominations are accepted until Monday, May 24, for consideration for the 2021 awards ceremony held at the Iowa State Fair.
Farmers and landowners who invest in conservation practices like cover crops or wetlands, and incorporate best management practices into their operations to improve and protect the state’s natural resources are eligible for the award. They must also actively serve as leaders in the agriculture community.
An appointed committee representing both conservation and agricultural groups reviews the nominations and select the winners. The recipients are recognized on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Iowa State Fair. Gov. Reynolds, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon present the winners with an Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award and a yard sign donated by Bayer.
Since the creation of the award in 2012, more than 650 farm families were recognized.
The nomination form and a list of previous awardees can be found at iowaagriculture.gov/farm-environmental-leader-awards.