The Monroe County Natural Resource and Extension Committee recently announced the Land Stewardship award winners for 2021.
The winners are nominated and selected by their peers, who have a history of land stewardship and commitment to conservation, according to the committee.
The following are the 2021 award winners:
• Conservationist of the Year — Don and Donna Justin (Justin Trails) of rural Sparta
• Conservation Farmer of the Year — Rick and Susan Case of rural Ontario/Cashton
• Tree Farmer of the Year — Steve and Patty Harelson of the town of Little Falls
The awards banquet to recognize and celebrate the winners is scheduled for Jan. 22 at the American Legion in Sparta. Banquet details will follow at a later date.