By Scout Nelson
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP), which recognizes cattle producers who demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship and conservation practices. Established in 1991, the program honors producers who successfully balance cattle production with responsible resource management.
ESAP highlights individuals and businesses that have made meaningful contributions to protecting natural resources such as soil, water, and wildlife habitats. The program also helps share successful conservation practices across the beef industry.
Individuals, organizations, and community groups may nominate a cattle producer or cattle-related business for the award. While self-nominations are not permitted, nominees are encouraged to assist in preparing their application materials.
Previous nominees who have not won the award may reapply and submit updated information about their conservation achievements. However, past ESAP winners are not eligible to enter the competition again.
Applications must include a completed nomination form, one nomination letter, and three letters of recommendation that highlight the nominee’s conservation leadership and environmental accomplishments. The submission deadline is February 15.
Nominees do not need to be NCBA members, but they should support the goals of their state and national cattle organizations. Regional winners will be recognized during the summer of 2027, while the national winner will be announced at CattleCon 2028 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Categories: Kansas, Livestock, Sustainable Agriculture