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03/06/2009
Buck Wins 2009 National Conservation Legacy Award
Contact:
Jamie Butts
Ohio Soybean Association
614.476.3100
jbutts@soyohio.org
NEWS RELEASE
March 6, 2009
Buck Wins 2009 National Conservation Legacy Award
WORTHINGTON, Ohio - Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) board member and soybean farmer from Marion County, John Buck, was recently announced as the national winner of the American Soybean Association's (ASA) 2009 Conservation Legacy Awards during the Commodity Classic Awards Banquet. Before the Commodity Classic, he was named the 2009 Northeast Regional Conservation Legacy Award winner.
"Environmental stewardship is so important, and I was honored to be named a regional winner," said Buck. "But then to also be recognized as the national winner of this award is just amazing. I'm truly thankful and humbled by this."
Sponsored by ASA, Monsanto and Corn & Soybean Digest, the Conservation Legacy Awards recognize the outstanding environmental and conservation achievements of U.S. soybean farmers who rise to this calling and distinguish themselves by taking care of the environment while still reaping economic returns from their farms. Three regional producers are recognized for their stewardship efforts, and from this group of three, a national winner is chosen and announced during the Commodity Classic.
Buck grows soybeans, corn and wheat on Buck Farms near New Bloomington. He incorporates integrated pest management, sprayer calibration soil sampling, pesticide reduction and nutrient management as just some of the practices on his farm in an effort to protect the environment. He has been 100% no-till for the past four years, and maintains woodland, windbreaks, pasture land and other areas for wildlife. For Buck, environmental stewardship is just a way of life.
"I am passionate about my farm in representing and portraying a positive image for the agricultural industry," said Buck. "There is always more that can and should be done to protect our resources of land and water. We need to be attentive to this responsibility every single day."
The Ohio Soybean Association is governed by a 24-member volunteer farmer board dedicated to education and promotion, as well as to uniting producer interest through support of legislative activities beneficial to the Ohio soybean industry.
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