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Ohio Department of Agriculture
ODA to
recognize farm families leading in conservation and productivity
Individuals have until May 20, 2016 to nominate families
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (Mar. 22, 2016) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture
(ODA) is accepting nominations to honor Ohio farm families who are
leaders in conservation for the 2016 Conservation Farm Family Awards.
“Many Ohio farmers are committed to conservation, and we want to honor
them for efforts they have made to protect Ohio’s natural resources,”
said ODA Director David T. Daniels. “With these awards, ODA is able to
recognize farmers who have taken extra steps toward protecting the land
using conservation practices they have implemented on their own farms.”
The Conservation Farm Family Award program has recognized Ohio farm
families since 1984 for their efforts in managing natural and human
resources while meeting both production and conservation goals.
Individual farmers, partnerships or family farm corporations are
eligible for nomination, provided a substantial portion of their income
is derived from farming. The judging is based on the nominee's use of
new and traditional conservation techniques, comprehensive management,
individual initiative in applying conservation measures and the
nominee’s willingness to share conservation information, experiences
and philosophy with others.
Five area finalists will be selected from across the state and will be
recognized at the annual Farm Science Review in September. They will
also receive a $400 award, courtesy of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation,
and be featured in the September issue of Ohio Farmer Magazine.
Nomination forms can be obtained from local county soil and water
conservation districts or by visiting ODA’s website at
www.agri.ohio.gov. The forms can be submitted by email to
dswc@agri.ohio.gov or by mail to Ohio Farmer Magazine, C/O Ohio
Department of Agriculture 8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43608.
The forms must be returned by Friday, May 20.
The awards program is sponsored by the ODA Division of Soil and Water
Conservation, Ohio Farmer magazine, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Hancor
Inc., Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the
United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources
Conservation Service.
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