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Ohio Department of Agriculture
ODA seeks to
recognize farm families for conservation, productivity
Individuals have until May 17, 2017 to nominate families
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (Mar. 20, 2017) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture
(ODA) is accepting nominations to honor Ohio farm families who are
leaders in conservation for the 2017 Conservation Farm Family Awards.
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.
“Conservation practices are paramount to Ohio farmers in preserving our
resources for future generations,” said ODA Director David T. Daniels.
“With these awards, we are able to recognize farmers who have taken
extra steps toward protecting the land using conservation practices
they have implemented on their own farms.”
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.
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.
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 Conservation Farm Family Award, C/O
Ohio Department of Agriculture 8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio
43608. The forms must be returned by Wednesday, May 17.
The awards program is sponsored by the ODA Division of Soil and Water
Conservation, Ohio Farmer magazine, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio
Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the United
States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
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