CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 7, 2022) – The 2021 national winner of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) will be announced at a reception during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada, July 25-27. Established in 1991 by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the award identifies outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. Each year, seven families are recognized with regional Environmental Stewardship awards, with one being honored as the national winner. 

“Cattle producers across the country work tirelessly to conserve natural resources for future generations,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein. “I’m glad we can honor the nation’s top cattle operations for their environmental conservation efforts.” 

2021 Regional Winners: 

Region I - EZ Acres, LLC, Homer, New York 

Region II - Vaughn Farms, Forsyth, Georgia 

Region III - Robbins Land & Cattle, Scranton, Iowa 

Region IV - Dry Creek Ranch, San Angelo, Texas 

Region V - Joe C King & Sons Ranch, Winnett, Montana 

Region VI - JY Ferry & Son, Inc., Corinne, Utah 

Region VII - Blair Brothers Angus Ranch, Vale, South Dakota Past 

National ESAP Honorees: 

2020 - Beatty Canyon Ranch, Colorado 

2019 - Blackbeard’s Ranch, Florida 

2018 - Thunder View Farms, New York 

2017 - Jim O’Haco Cattle Company, Arizona 

2016 - Black Leg Ranch, North Dakota 

2015 - Maggie Creek Ranch, Nevada 

The Environmental Stewardship Award Program is generously sponsored by companies and federal agencies that share the industry’s commitment to caring for the environment and protecting natural resources. Sponsors including Corteva Agriscience, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, McDonald’s, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partner with NCBA to promote environmental stewardship throughout the beef supply chain. 

For more information about ESAP, visit www.environmentalstewardship.org. For more information about Summer Business Meeting and to register to attend, click here.