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2022 Conservation Awards
On November 8, 2022, the South Platte Natural Resources District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service hosted the 2022 Conservation Awards Banquet. This year four awards were presented: Conservation Farm, Tree Planter, Grassland Manager, and the Community Environmental Impact. Below are highlights of the award recipients.
2022 Conservation Farm Award
Tony Walker, Walker Farms in Cheyenne County, was awarded the Conservation Farm Award. This award recognizes producers that use best conservation practices and incorporate a total farm plan that benefits not only their operation but helps preserve natural resources for future generations. Tony is a progressive farmer and has utilized many conservation practices to improve soil health, decrease herbicide and pesticide use, and reduce soil erosion.