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Home » FDACS seeks nominations for 2022 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
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FDACS seeks nominations for 2022 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award

Nominations must be submitted by April 15, nomination form can be found online

PUBLISHED ON March 16, 2022

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and theFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services(FDACS) announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. (photo creativelenna, creative commons/flickr.com)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services(FDACS) announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award.

“Through work in soil and conservation, pesticide and nutrient management, wildlife habitat conservation, and so much more, these significant environmental contributions are the backbone of Florida’s thriving agriculture industry, making a true difference in our state,” said Commissioner Fried. “This award program seeks to recognize the Florida agriculturalists who are at the forefront of developing and adopting environmentally innovative farming practices.

Since 1994, this program has helped highlight the efforts of the state’s growers and ranchers. Publicly acknowledging the efforts of these award winners illuminates Florida agriculture’s dedication to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources while helping ensure a continuing supply of food and fiber.

Nominations must be submitted to FDACS by Friday, April 15, 2022. The nomination form may be found here.

The following environmental practices will be considered in judging nominations for the 2022 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award:

  • Wildlife Protection and Habitat Conservation: Provide a safe, viable habitat for wildlife within an agricultural operation.
  • Pesticide/Nutrient Management: Use pesticides/nutrients responsibly, maximizing benefits and minimizing potential adverse environmental effects.
  • Water Quality: Preserve or improve water quality within or adjacent to an agricultural operation.
  • Soil and Water Conservation: Reduce soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and water consumption; and enhance water recharge.
  • Waste Management/Recycling: Reduce waste by recycling agricultural by-products and waste products on site.

Nominations may cover one or a combination of the listed activities.

To learn more about the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, click here.

–FDACS

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