Nominations open
for conservation award
Sand County Foundation and American Farmland Trust are taking nominations for a conservation award.
The Kansas Leopold Conservation Award recognizes farmers and ranchers who improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habit.
The foundation and trust present the award to private landowners in 25 states. In Kansas, the $10,000 award is presented in cooperation with Kansas Association of Conservation Districts and Ranchland Trust of Kansas.
More information about the award and application process is available at www.sandcountyfoundation.org/ApplyLCA. The application deadline is June 1. Applications may be emailed to award@sandcountyfoundation.org.