Conservation Ag Stewardship Program Nominations 2023

For 14 years, No-Till Farmer has annually recognized no-tillers deemed to be effective, efficient, and responsible with their farm practices. Nominations are being accepted now for the 15th edition of the program, to be renamed the Conservation Ag Stewardship Program.

Do you know a farmer who is leading the way in agricultural stewardship and resource management? Nominate them below!

If you need to leave the nomination form for any reason, you can return to complete it. All nominations must be submitted by October 7.

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* 1. Nominee Information

Name

Farm Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Your Information (If different from nominee)

Name

Relationship to Nominee

City/Town

State/Province

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 3. In which county does the nominee primarily farm?

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* 4. How many acres of production agriculture, specialty or forage crops does the nominee manage?

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* 5. List the crops produced by the nominee:

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* 6. Please describe to what degree the nominee incorporates no-till and/or strip-till into his or farming operation:

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* 7. Please list average yields for crops produced by the nominee vs. county averages:

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* 8. Does the nominee soil test regularly? (Select one)

Yes

Unknown

If yes, to what degree do they soil test? How has this affected his or her fertility decisions? Provide details of frequency and changes or positive impacts of soil testing.

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* 9. Does the nominee demonstrate a conscious effort to reduce over-applications of high-salt commodity fertilizers? (Select one)

Yes

Unknown

Please explain.

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* 10. Regarding nitrogen management, please describe for the primary crops raised the application timing, forms of N and products used by the nominee.

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* 11. Regarding phosphorus and potassium, please describe for the primary crops raised the application timing, forms of P and K products used by the nominee.

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* 12. Does the nominee apply micronutrients based upon soil tests? (Select one)

Yes

Unknown

If yes, please describe forms of micros used and reasons behind application.

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* 13. Does the nominee include precision placement of fertilizer in his or her overall fertility program? (Select one)

Yes

Unknown

If yes, please describe the methods/technologies used for precision placement.

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* 14. Please describe the nominees management strategies with dry fertilizers?

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* 15. Does the nominee use starter fertilizers? (Select one)

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* 16. Does the nominee employ any foliar fertilizer in his or her operation? (Select one)

Yes

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If yes, please describe products used in specific crops and reasons behind foliar applications.

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* 17. Does the nominee use any nitrogen stabilizers/inhibitors or products designed to protect fertilizers from leaching or loss? (Select one)

Yes

Unknown

If yes, please describe.

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* 18. In general terms, what do you feel are some of the most impressive or important aspects of the nominee’s fertility program that makes them a good candidate for this award.

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* 19. What other practices does the nominee use (e.g., cover crops) that have a positive impact on the management of his or her fertility efficiency and/or effectiveness.

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* 20. Does the nominee promote his or her farming practices within the local ag community? (Select one)

Yes

Unknown

If yes, please describe.