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California

The California award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau Federation. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Carolinas

The Carolinas Leopold Conservation Award is presented with American Farmland Trust and Carolina Farm Trust. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Colorado

The Colorado award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, American AgCredit, CoBank, Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, and Premier Farm Credit. 2025 nominations are due by February 7.

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Illinois

The Illinois award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Illinois Soybean Association, and IL Corn. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Iowa

The Iowa award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Conservation Districts of Iowa, and Practical Farmers of Iowa. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Kansas

The Kansas award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, and Ranchland Trust of Kansas. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Kentucky

The Kentucky award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Kentucky Agricultural Council and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Maryland

The Maryland award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts, and Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWRD HAS CLOSED.

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Minnesota

The Minnesota award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, and Soil Regen. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Mississippi

The Mississippi award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Montana

The Montana award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and Montana Rangeland Resources Program. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Nebraska

The Nebraska award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska, Cargill, and the Nebraska Environmental Trust. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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New England

The New England award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust and the New England Forestry Foundation. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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New Mexico

The New Mexico award is presented with American Farmland Trust, New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts, New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, and Quivira Coalition. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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New York

The New York award is presented with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and American Farmland Trust. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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North Dakota

The North Dakota award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, and the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Oklahoma

The Oklahoma award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, ITC Great Plains, Noble Research Institute, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, The Heinz Endowments, Horizon Farm Credit, and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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South Dakota

The South Dakota award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition. 2025 nominations are due by March 7.

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Texas

The Texas award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust and Texas Parks and Wildlife. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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Utah

The Utah award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Western AgCredit and Utah Cattlemen’s Association. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR 2024 HAS CLOSED.

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Wisconsin

The Wisconsin award is presented in partnership with American Farmland Trust, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2024 AWARD HAS CLOSED.

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