The Iowa Governor’s office, Department of Agriculture, and Iowa DNR presented 94 Iowa farm families with the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair.
The Sutter Family Farm in Pleasantville and the Arvin and Laura Vos farm in rural Pella were among the recipients.
Governor Branstad said in a recent visit to rural Otley it’s important for farmers to continue developing pride in conservation efforts. His office has been working on the issue of water quality through the Nutrient Reduction Strategy for over three years.
The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes exemplary voluntary actions of farmers that improve or protect the environment. This is the fifth year for the program and to date more than 400 families have received recognition.