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Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Utah Cattlemen’s Association and Western Ag Credit, seeks nominations for the 2011 Leopold Conservation Award in Utah.

The Award, which is comprised of $10,000 and an Aldo Leopold crystal, recognizes Utah farmers and ranchers who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and sustainable management of natural resources. The Leopold Conservation Award is presented in honor of renowned conservationist and author Aldo Leopold who called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.

“Since 2007, the Leopold Conservation Award has recognized four outstanding agricultural families in Utah, but they aren’t the only families in the state doing exceptional work for natural resources,” said Brent Haglund, Sand County Foundation President. “We look forward to honoring more of these innovative farming and ranching families who are committed to the enhancement of Utah’s landscape.”

The 2010 award recipient was the Tanner family of Della Ranches in Box Elder County.

The Leopold Conservation Award will be presented at the Utah Farm Bureau’s Convention in November in Layton.

The nomination deadline is August 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.leopoldconservationaward.org, or contact Matt Hargreaves, 801-233-3003, matt.hargreaves@fbfs.com.