The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline to nominate Iowa farmers and farm families for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award from May 6 to May 20.
Iowa farmers and landowners who implement proven practices to improve water quality and incorporate farming practices to conserve natural resources are eligible for the award. Awardees must also actively serve as leaders within the Iowa agriculture community, a news release said.
The recipients of the award will be honored during a ceremony on Wednesday, August 14, at the Iowa State Fair. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources director Kayla Lyon will present each awardee with an Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award sign and certificate.
Since the creation of the award in 2012, 777 farm families have been recognized.
The nomination form can be found on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website.
