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Left
to right: Jim Ramm, president-elect, Nebraska Cattlemen; David Hanson,
Sand County Foundation Director; Nebraska State Senator Ken Schilz;
Shelby Mathewson; Gina Mathewson; Randy Mathewson; Beau Mathewson; Kahla
Mathewson; and Governor Dave Heineman
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Nebraska
Gov. Dave Heineman was joined by Sand County Foundation and the
Nebraska Cattlemen in
announcing the recipient of the 2011 Nebraska Leopold Conservation
Award. The award is presented annually to private landowners who
practice responsible land stewardship and management.
The award will be presented later this year to the three
generations of the Mathewson family, who live near Potter in western
Nebraska. Rodney Mathewson started a small farming and cattle operation
in the 1940’s. His commitment to protect the health of natural
resources was instilled in son, Randy, and grandson, Beau, who run the
ranch today with their wives, Gina and Kahla, respectively.
“As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, we want to
acknowledge the conservation efforts of Nebraska landowners,” Gov.
Heineman said. “Ninety-three percent of all acres are utilized by
farmers and ranchers. It is being well cared for by Nebraskans who take
on the responsibility of leaving things better for future generations.
Conservation on private land is something Nebraskans do very well. We
all benefit from the work of private landowners who are preserving the
natural beauty of our state.” Read more ...
NEBRASKA PARTNERS
Sand County Foundation is a private, non-profit conservation group dedicated to working with private landowners to improve habitat on their land. Sand County’s mission is to advance the use of ethical and scientifically sound land management practices and partnerships for the benefit of people and their rural landscapes. Sand County Foundation works with private landowners because the majority of the nation’s fish, wildlife, and natural resources are found on private lands. The organization backs local champions, invests in civil society and places incentives before regulation to create solutions that endure and grow. The organization encourages the exercise of private responsibility in the pursuit of improved land health as an essential alternative to many of the commonly used strategies in modern conservation.
The Nebraska Cattlemen is a grassroots organization whose individual producer members determine issues of importance to the Nebraska beef industry. The mission of the Nebraska Cattlemen is to nurture profitability for Nebraska beef producers and to provide leadership to the cattle industry in Nebraska, across the United States, and around the world.
Nebraska Cattlemen performs three basic functions. First, the association represents the beef cattle industry to the legislative and administrative branches of the state and federal governments. Second, it explains beef production (including safety of the product, use of natural resources, care of animals, and beef economics) to the public and opinion influencers. Third, it provides economic and other information to members to aid them in their own planning and management.
Cargill
As a food and agricultural company, Cargill's goal is to nourish people. Human food and animal feeds depend on clean water, soil, air, and light. As teh world's population continues to grow, so too do teh demands on the environment. A sustainable future requires investing in environmental innovation today. At Cargill, we are aware that our global reach creates high expectations for leadership in resource stewardship. We look to innovation as a way to preserve and protect the environment, whether by using energy and resources more wisely (which also helps reduce energy costs), pioneering profitable business and product lines that make use of renewable raw materials or helping customers shrink their environmental footprints.
The Leopold Conservation Award in Nebraska is made possible through the generous support of:
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