Three finalists were selected on Nov. 14 for the 2019 Utah Leopold Conservation Award.
The finalists are: Half Circle Cross Ranch of Coalville in Summit County for Colby and McKenzie Pace’s efforts to improve livestock distribution, forage utilization, water quality, nesting and migrating shore bird habitat, and riparian areas on their ranch; Ferril and Dorothy Heaton Family LLC of Alton in Kane County for their work in improving native grass populations and diversity, and removing invasive weeds on their ranch; and JY Ferry & Son, Inc. of Corinne in Box Elder County for their efforts to improve soil health, grazing techniques, and water efficiency on their cattle ranch’s rangeland, wetlands, and irrigated farmland.
The award winner will be announced and presented with the award at the Nov. 22 Utah Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention in Layton.
