Environmental Stewardship Program & Award

Environmental stewardship and conservation have long been the focus of America’s foremost land stewards: farmers and ranchers.  We realize this importance and have developed the Environmental Stewardship Program to assist you in learning more about the environment, conservation, stewardship practices and educational opportunities.

Gary and Sue Price, 77 Ranch, Blooming Grove, Texas, were recognized today as the national winner of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Environmental Stewardship Award Program. The award, presented during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show, recognizes the family’s outstanding environmental stewardship of their ranch. The land under their stewardship is under tremendous pressure from urban and suburban development because it is just 53 miles from the ever-growing Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. Thanks to their efforts, a jewel of prairie still exists, complete with native grasses and habitat.

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Cattle Ranchers Honored for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

Cattlemen and women from across the country were recognized today for their commitment to environmental stewardship during an award ceremony for the  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP).  Now in its 22nd year, ESAP was created to recognize beef producers who make environmental stewardship a priority on their farms and ranches while they also improve production and profitability. The Environmental Stewardship Award annually recognizes the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achieveme»nts of U.S. cattle producers from across the nation. Regional and national award winners have been commended for their commitment to protecting the environment and improving fish and wildlife habitats while operating profitable cattle operations. The common trait among all winners is the desire to leave the land in better shape for future generations while also inspiring the next generation of land stewards.

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