Howard Mobley of Suwannee County was among 26 Suwannee and Santa Fe River Basin farmers and ranchers recognized for their superior natural resource stewardship during the 9th annual CARES dinner held at the Dwight Stansel farm here last week.
These agricultural producers have implemented verifiable state-of-the-art management strategies known as Best Management Practices (BMPs) on their properties in the basin.
CARES - the County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship - was initiated by Florida Farm Bureau and the Suwannee River Partnership to highlight efforts by farm owners to improve natural resource management in the Suwannee River Basin. The partnership includes local, regional, state and federal agencies, research institutions, industry associations, businesses and conservation groups.
Farm owners who have met verifiable standards of excellence in resource management receive a CARES designation and earn the privilege of posting a sign on their properties identifying them as award winners for their good work. One of the keys to the success of the program involves site visits by public officials who assess the implementation of state-of-the-art resource management techniques at the farm property.
Examples of BMPs include water conservation efforts, animal waste management and the strategic use of fertilizer.
"Farmers have long been good stewards of the land," Scot Eubanks, assistant director of agricultural policy for Florida Farm Bureau said. "Now with new information and technology available, farmers are able to be even more proactive when it comes to protecting the environment."
Local News
July 2, 2009
Suwannee farmer gets CARES award for conservation
Among 26 honored at annual dinner
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