2021 ASA Conservation Legacy Awards

 Brian Ryberg, Minnesota

Brian Ryberg, Minnesota

 Jim Isley, Michigan

Jim Isley, Michigan

 Danny Murphy, Mississippi

Danny Murphy, Mississippi

 Jason Russell, Iowa

Jason Russell, Iowa

Innovators in land stewardship are advocates for advancing soil health, protecting water quality and polishing production practices. A national program, the Conservation Legacy Award is designed to recognize the outstanding environmental and conservation achievements of soybean farmers, helping to produce more sustainable U.S. soybeans. 

Conservation Legacy Awards

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Congratulations to the regional winners of the 2021 Conservation Legacy Award.

 

Isley Headshot Northeast
 Jim Isley, Michigan

Conservation practices take center stage as the Isley family continually learns how to better their operation and set an example for others at the same time. Read Now
 


Murphy Headshot South
 Danny Murphy, Mississippi

Stewardship takes another step forward as Danny Murphy lives out a conservation legacy that spans more than seven decades. Read Now
 


Ryberg Headshot Upper Midwest
 Brian Ryberg, Minnesota

Brian Ryberg’s use of Conservation Tillage and Cover Crops Brings a New Way of Thinking to Minnesota Farming. Read Now
 


Russell Headshot Midwest
 Jason Russell, Iowa

Iowa farmer Jason Russell looks to the Future as he continually tasks himself with efficiency, sustainability. Read Now
 


 

 

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