2009 Spencer Award nominations due to Leopold Center June 1

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AMES, Iowa – The 2009 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture will be presented later this year to an Iowan who has helped family farms prosper and contributed to energizing Iowa’s rural communities and economy.

Nominations for the honor are due June 1, 2009, for the prestigious award, which includes a $1,000 cash prize. The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University administers the nomination process.

The Spencer Award, which has been presented since 2002, recognizes significant contributions of farmers, researchers or educators to the advancement of ecological and economic practices that will make agriculture sustainable and the family farm secure for the future. Individuals may apply for the award or be nominated by others. Agricultural organizations are strongly encouraged to submit nominations to highlight the achievements of their members.

The award also honors the beliefs, innovations and stewardship of Norman and Margaretha Spencer, who farmed near Sioux City for 40 years. They believed that it is the obligation of each generation to leave the world a better and healthier place for the next generation.

More information about the award and nomination forms can be found on the Leopold Center web site, or can be requested by contacting the Center at (515) 294-3711. For questions, contact Mary Adams by fax, (515) 294-9696, or e-mail (with Spencer Award as the subject line) to madams@iastate.edu.

The Leopold Center, established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act, supports the development of profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources. The Center is named after Iowa-born conservationist Aldo Leopold and is located at Iowa State University.

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The Leopold Center was established by the 1987 Iowa Groundwater Protection Act as a research and education center at Iowa State University to develop sustainable agricultural practices that are both profitable and conserve natural resources. Iowa State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Affirmative Action, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

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