Applications or nominations for the class of 2012 Environmental Stewards of the Pork Industry must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. A national committee comprised of pork producers and various pork industry and natural-resource organizations will review all nominations and select four for national recognition.
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Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker or business associate who is doing an exceptional job of managing a hog operation and the rich crop nutrients generated by that production system?
Is he/she tuned into soil and water conservation practices, utilizing management strategies to reduce odor and improve air quality? Are they sensitive to the needs of wildlife in the area? Do they present a positive image for pork production in their communities?
These are qualities we are looking for in nominees for the 2012 Environmental Stewards of the Pork Industry awards.
Each year, National Hog Farmer magazine and Pork Checkoff join forces to recognize up to four top environmental stewards in the U.S. pork industry. Now in its 18th year, nominations are open to pork production operations of all types and sizes. Past award winners have represented family-owned-and-operated farms, contract producers and management teams working within an integrated production system.
Over the years, this recognition program has fostered a greater public awareness and appreciation for pork producers’ commitment to manage their hog operations in harmony with nature and the greater community. The program also reinforces to the general news media and the nation’s policymakers that pork producers are committed to protecting the environment and our valuable natural resources.
Pork producers can apply or be nominated for this award by state pork producer groups, Extension agents, swine veterinarians or other industry-related professionals. A nomination must focus on a single production site, outlining the owner’s and/or manager’s diligence and expertise in applying their environmental management standards.
Applications or nominations for the class of 2012 Environmental Stewards of the Pork Industry must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. A national committee comprised of pork producers and various pork industry and natural-resource organizations will review all nominations and select four for national recognition.
Each farm selected for this award will be featured in a special report published in the Sept. 15, 2012 issue of National Hog Farmer. Winners will also be featured in a video produced by the National Pork Board and recognized during the Pork Industry Forum held in March the following year.
Additional information and an easy-to-use nomination form are available at http://www.pork.org/programs/60/EnvironmentalStewards.aspx or call the National Pork Board toll free at (800) 456-7675. To review articles and video clips of past Environmental Steward award recipients, go to: http://nationalhogfarmer.com/environmental-stewardship/pork-checkoff-env....