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Iowa Farm Bureau Honoring Conservation-Minded Producers

April 29, 2024 Steve Schwaller

(Undated)– Nominations are now being taken to recognize Iowa farmers who go above and beyond to conserve resources and the environment. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is in its 73rd year of awarding the Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year, which honors Iowa farmers committed to environmental stewardship and conservation. Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says while Iowa is well known for its production capabilities, the award is a chance to highlight the conservation work…

“We actually lead the nation in so many different conservation practices, and a lot of that is born on the farm directly and the innovation provided by farmers to implement new ways of conserving their resources and environments around them, they’re doing a fantastic job and there are so many good stories to tell.”

One nominee is selected from all 99 counties and will be considered for nine regional awards. Those nine individuals would then vie for “Conservation Farmer of the Year.” Johnson notes they are also looking for individuals who have continued innovating their conservation practices…

“Those folks who have been involved in conservation practices for a long time, trying some new things, figuring out what works, what doesn’t work, making those tweaks, and advancing that area. Those are the type of people that we’re really looking for stories to share with other farmers, lead by example kind of mentality.”

The winner of this year’s award — announced at the Iowa State Fair in August — will also receive free use of a John Deere 5M Series utility tractor for up to 12 months or 200 hours.

(Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KIWA in Sheldon)

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