Coyote Hill Farms, Inc.: Bob and Judy Floss Jasper County.

Dyle and Barbara Erickson Humboldt County.Peter and Andrea Crew Clay and Palo Alto Counties.Campbell Farms: Jim Campbell Wapello and Keokuk Counties.Bunker Hill Inc.: Steve and Judy Bunkers Plymouth County.Breach Farms: Kristopher and Christi Breach Taylor County.Vaughn and Julie Borchardt Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties.Larry and Jean Baudler, Steve and Carol Baudler, Bill and Chelsea Baudler, Jordan and Brittany Groves and Chad Winkelmann Adair County.SR Anderson Farms: Steven Anderson Grundy and Marshall Counties.Marvin and Colleen Anderson Farm Clay County.Location: Iowa State Fair Cattle Barn, Penningroth Media CenterĢ019 Award Recipients: (Listed alphabetically by last name) A list of previous recipients can be found here. Since the creation of the Farm Environmental Leader Award in 2012, more than 500 Iowa farm families have been recognized by the Governor, Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Department of Natural Resources. The winners were chosen by a committee representing both conservation and agricultural groups. The recipients recognize the benefits of conservation practices extend beyond their fields to the residents downstream. These farm families use scientifically-proven practices, like cover crops, wetlands, bioreactors and saturated buffers, which support the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The award acknowledges farmers who take voluntary actions to improve or protect the environment and our state’s natural resources. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon will recognize 53 Iowa farm families for their environmental stewardship during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. 53 Families to Receive Farm Environmental Leader Awards at the Iowa State Fair Awards presented by the Iowa Governor's Office, Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Department of Natural Resources to families embracing environmental conservation practicesĭES MOINES, Iowa (July 31, 2019) – Iowa Gov.

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