Awards

Leopold Conservation Award

The Leopold Conservation Awards recognize landowners actively committed to land ethic. Working with prominent state conservation partners, Sand County Foundation presents the award, which consists of $10,000 and a Leopold crystal, in settings that showcase the landowner's achievements among their peers.  

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Stoney Creek Farm, 2024 Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award Winner

Environmental Stewardship

The Environmental Stewardship Award has annually recognized the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements 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. While the program highlights stewardship, it also provides fellow cattle producers with examples and ideas which may be useful on their own farm and ranching operations.

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Minnesota ESAP Winners:

Gerard Farms – 1992

Stoney Creek Farm – 2016

Landuyt Land & Livestock – 2018

Didrikson Farms – 2019

Little Timber Farms – 2024

Kevin Hoge, 2024 MN Cattleman of the Year

The Minnesota Cattleman of the Year award recognizes a strong record of active promotion of the beef industry and a willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the industry, as well as active participation in and supporter of the MSCA. 

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Merck Animal Health, 2024 MN Beef Industry Service Award Winner

The Minnesota Beef Industry Award is presented by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MSCA), and the purpose of the award is to recognize an individual, business or organization that has demonstrated support to grow Minnesota’s cattle industry or community. 

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