COLUMBUS - Ohioans have less than a month to nominate Ohio farm families who are leaders in the area of conservation for the 2013 Conservation Farm Family Awards, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The awards program is sponsored by the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Ohio Farmer Magazine.
The Conservation Farm Family Award program has recognized Ohio farm families since 1984 for their efforts in managing natural 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.
The Conservation Farm Family Award program has recognized Ohio farm families since 1984 for their efforts in managing natural 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.