S.D. Admin. R. tit. 12, art. 12:03, ch. 12:03:06, app A
NOMINATION FORM AWARD WINNING NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION FARM/RANCH
Name of Nominee: ______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________
Conservation District: ___________________________________________________________
Nomination submitted by: ________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________________________
(Nominator's information intended only for use by the selection committee in case further clarification is needed pertaining to the nomination.)
Which of the following criteria/practices are used by the nominee? (Check all that apply)
______ Grassed waterways are installed and maintained properly
______ Terraces are installed and maintained properly
______ Proper crop rotations are utilized.
______ Sufficient crop residues are left to enhance soil stability
______ No-till is utilized in crop production
______ Grasslands are managed for sustainable productivity
______ Livestock are managed to limit soil and nutrient runoff
______ Forest lands are managed according to a forest stewardship plan
______ Cover crops and other soil health practices are implemented
Based on the above checked items, explain why you feel this nominee is deserving of the award. Use no more than one additional sheet if necessary. Please submit two to eight photographs no larger than 5 X 7, with a brief caption (50 words or less) for each. Digital photos are acceptable.
S.D. Admin. R. tit. 12, art. 12:03, ch. 12:03:06, app A