Nominations open for Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award

DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families for the 2024 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.

Iowa farmers and landowners who implement proven practices to improve water quality and incorporate farming practices that conserve and protect our natural resources are eligible for the award.

Nominees should actively serve as leaders within the Iowa agriculture community.

Nominations will be accepted through May 6.

The recipients of the award will be honored during a ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Iowa State Fair. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon will present each awardee with an Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award sign and certificate.

Nomination forms 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

Since the creation of the award in 2012, 777 farm families have been recognized.