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Nominate a conservation leaders
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DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.
The award recognizes farmers and farm families who go above and beyond to take voluntary actions to improve and protect our state’s natural resources, including soil and water, while serving as leaders within their communities. Since the creation of the award in 2012, 821 farm families have been recognized.
The recipients of the award will be honored during a ceremony Aug. 13 at the Iowa State Fair. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer, Naig and Director Lyon will present each awardee with an Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award sign and certificate.
To be considered for recognition in 2025, nominations must be accepted by May 5.
The nomination form can be found on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website. An appointed committee representing conservation and agricultural groups will review the nominations and select the winners.
