Three finalists have been selected for Montana’s first Leopold Conservation Award.
Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private, working land.
The award is organized through the Sand County Foundation. The three finalists are Doug Crabtree and Anna Jones-Crabtree of Havre in Hill County, Craig and Conni French of Malta in Phillips County, and Bill and Dana Milton of Roundup in Musselshell County.
The award recipient will be revealed at the Montana Farm Bureau Federation’s Convention in Billings on Nov. 13.
“The Montana Leopold Conservation Award finalists demonstrate the many ways in which caring for the health of our land, streams, and wildlife goes hand in hand with maintaining productive farm and ranchland operations,” said Gov. Steve Bullock.
