Nominate a local conservation leader for the 2026 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.

Farmers and farm families across Iowa can be nominated by community members for those who demonstrate voluntary efforts to improve and protect Iowa’s soil and water resources. Winners will be honored at the ceremony that will be at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 19th.

Nominations can be submitted by farmers, landowners, conservation professionals, commodity groups, or members of the public.

The form to fill out for nominees can be found here.