A new mentorship program is linking historically underserved farmers and ranchers with award-winning conservationists. Sand County Foundation’s Vice President of Agricultural Research, Dr. Heidi Peterson, says, “Now historically underserved farmers and ranchers have access to a reliable network of conservation mentors.” Since 2003, the Sand County Foundation’s Leopold Conservation Award has recognized nearly 150 farmers, ranchers and forestland owners nationwide for their efforts to improve soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat. The Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded Sand County Foundation a Conservation Collaboration Grant to support this opportunity to empower award recipients as mentors. Now, the Sand County Foundation is seeking applicants for the program. Sand County Foundation's network of Leopold Conservation Award-winning farmers will serve as program mentors. Participants will have access to the network and receive technical and mentorship support on navigating USDA conservation programs and practices. Learn more and sign up for this free mentorship opportunity at www.sandcountyfoundation.org.
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