Deseret Cattle & Citrus, a diverse cow/calf operation that spans 290000 acres across Orange, Brevard and Osceola counties in Central Florida, is a 2010 regional Environmental Stewardship Award winner representing Region II * of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The ranch, home of the largest cow/calf herd in the country, is managed by Erik Jacobsen and has been owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the past 60 years. The operation stocks some 44000 cows, 1300 bulls and weans about 32000 calves a year, while additionally utilizing land for uses such as citrus trees, sod production, row crops, fishing and hunting.

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The 2009 Environmental Stewardship Region VI Award WInner - Leavitt Lake Ranches of Vina and Susanville, Calif., is a 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award winner. Representing the National Cattlemens Beef Association Region VI, family was recognized at the 2009 Cattle Industry Summer Conference for their innovative approaches to land management and conservation. Owned and operated by Darrell Wood, his wife Callie, son Ramsey and daughter Dallice, Leavitt Lake Ranches has family ranching ties dating back to the 1860s. Today, between the winter range annual grasslands of the Vina Plains and the summer range on high elevation meadows of Lassen County, they own approximately 3670 acres of private land, manage 25000 acres of Bureau of Land Management permits and lease another 11000 acres, for a total of 39670 acres. Together, they run 600 mother cows, 400 yearlings and farm 600 acres of alfalfa and 900 acres of irrigated pasture. The cattle herd is made up of spring and fall calving herds of registered and commercial Angus cattle. The Wood family has implemented a number of practices aimed at protecting and improving the land upon which they make a living. These include: Worked in cooperation with TNC on a restoration plan for the Vina Plains, vernal pools project. The vernal pools are home to several threatened, endangered or at risk plant and animal species. Provide habitat for an abundance of wildlife including waterfowl, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, aquatic species <b>...</b>

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MSU's new Surplus Store and Recycling Center is a $13 million facility that will accommodate three times the amount of materials as the current recycling facility.

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Couser Cattle Co., owned by Bill and Nancy Couser of Nevada, Iowa, is a 2010 regional Environmental Stewardship Award winner representing Region III of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Couser Cattle Co. is a second and third generation multi-faceted operation that annually feeds and finishes 5000 to 6000 head of cattle and farms 5000 acres, producing both corn seed and soybean seed. The business philosophy centers on working to ensure that both profit opportunities and environmental performance are present in cattle and farming operations.

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Part One with Debbie Brooks. Alabama Water Watch (AWW), based at Auburn University, AL, has been working with the Cary Woods Elementary School in environmental stewardship efforts for the past two years. Ms. Debbie Brooks, Principal of the Cary Woods School, applied for a grant under the Saugahatchee Watershed Management Plan, or SWaMP, an ADEM/EPA funded project directed by AWW that promotes environmental efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution of surface waters. Ms. Brooks has worked closely with Eric Reutebuch and Wendy Seesock, co-coordinators of the SWaMP project. Dr. Bill Deutsch is the project director, and director of the Alabama Water Watch Program, based in Upchurch Hall at Auburn University. With the grant, Cary Woods School was able to implement several environmental projects, including: 1) installation of a rain garden to intercept polluted stormwater runoff from surrounding lawns and parking lots, 2) installation of two large tanks to harvest rainwater from the school's roof for use in outdoor watering of the lawns, shrubs and school garden plots, 3) renovation of the school's nature trail, which leads down to a local stream behind the school, where the students conduct water quality and stream bioassessment exercises (with the aid of AWW personnel and a local citizen volunteer monitoring group, Save Our Saugahatchee), and 4) training Cary Woods teachers in the Exploring Alabama's Living Streams curriculum for use in their science classrooms. This video <b>...</b>

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Executive Director for Plant With Purpose, Scott Sabin, discusses the key concepts in his recent book, Tending to Eden: Environmental Stewardship for God's People. In Tending to Eden, Scott acknowledges the relationship between poverty and the environment: if the land is degraded, the poor will undoubtedly suffer as a consequence. Scott reflects on his journeys to various poverty-stricken countries, including Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Tanzania, and how these experiences have shaped his passion to care for the poor and the land that sustains them.

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An Educational video produced by the teachers of the 10th BREEF teacher training worskhop, 2008. The video describes what can be done to protect the Nassau grouper fishery.

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The 2009 Environmental Stewardship Region II Award Winner - Greenview Farms Inc., of Screven, GA., is a 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award winner. Representing NCBA Region II, the Southeast, the family was recognized at the 2009 Cattle Industry Summer Conference for their dedication and commitment to preserving natural resources. To that effort, the Harris have implemented a number of practices aimed at protecting and improving the land upon which they make a living. These include: Practice crop rotation followed by plantings of nitrogen-building legumes such as lupine and runner peanuts since the 1940s. Participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program practice and include a manure storage facility, heavy use area protection, fencing wetlands, pasture and hay planting, wells for livestock water, conservation tillage, and thinning and prescribe burning pine stands to promote forest health and improve wildlife habitat. Implemented prescribed burning through the Southern Pine Beetle Initiative and funding for preparation of a Forest Stewardship Plan through the Forest Stewardship Program. Planted field borders and riparian zones with trees and grass to reduce soil erosion. Planted longleaf pine, part of a declining ecosystem that is often associated with many endangered plant and animal species.

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Part Two with Eric Reutebuch. Alabama Water Watch (AWW), based at Auburn University, AL, has been working with the Cary Woods Elementary School in environmental stewardship efforts for the past two years. Ms. Debbie Brooks, Principal of the Cary Woods School, applied for a grant under the Saugahatchee Watershed Management Plan, or SWaMP, an ADEM/EPA funded project directed by AWW that promotes environmental efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution of surface waters. Ms. Brooks has worked closely with Eric Reutebuch and Wendy Seesock, co-coordinators of the SWaMP project. Dr. Bill Deutsch is the project director, and director of the Alabama Water Watch Program, based in Upchurch Hall at Auburn University. With the grant, Cary Woods School was able to implement several environmental projects, including: 1) installation of a rain garden to intercept polluted stormwater runoff from surrounding lawns and parking lots, 2) installation of two large tanks to harvest rainwater from the school's roof for use in outdoor watering of the lawns, shrubs and school garden plots, 3) renovation of the school's nature trail, which leads down to a local stream behind the school, where the students conduct water quality and stream bioassessment exercises (with the aid of AWW personnel and a local citizen volunteer monitoring group, Save Our Saugahatchee), and 4) training Cary Woods teachers in the Exploring Alabama's Living Streams curriculum for use in their science classrooms. This video <b>...</b>

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Watch and learn how to play this traditional hymn in a contemporary praise and worship acoustic guitar style. Words: St. Francis of Assisi Translation: William Henry Draper Melody: Lasst Uns Erfreuen Arrangement: Bill Goyette Cut capo on 2: Esus open (play D) Esus A2 E/G# F#m EE/D# A/C# C#sus Bsus 0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0 0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0 2----2----4----2----4----2----2----6----4 2----2----2----4----2----2----2----6----4 2----4----2----4----2----6----4----4----2 0----5----4----2----0----0----0----0----0 Intro: A2 E/GF#m E EE/D# A/C# All creatures of our God and King, EE/D# A/C# A2 D A2 D Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! C#sus Bsus A2 Thou burning sun with golden beam, F#m D Bsus Thou silver moon with softer gleam! A2 E/GF#m E A2 E/GF#m E O praise Him, O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice! O praise Him, O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! And all ye men of tender heart, Forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye! Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on Him cast your care! O praise Him, O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! O <b>...</b>

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Alberta Beef Producers 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients, Christoph and Erika Weder.

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The 2009 Environmental Stewardship Region III Award Winner - Eckenfels family farm of Sainte Genevieve, MO representing Region III of the National Cattlemens Beef Association, the family was recognized at the 2009 Cattle Industry Summer Conference for their whole-farm commitment to protecting the areas natural resources. Located 60 miles south of St. Louis, the family farm has been in operation since 1951. Owned by Bob Eckenfels and family, the farm consists of 330 acres of owned land and 100 acres of leased land. Corn, wheat, soybeans, hay, straw, firewood and 100 head of Angus cross cattle make Eckenfels Farm a diversified operation. Eckenfels Farm also markets corn-fed and grass-fed finished beef directly to the consumer. Examples of their efforts include: Installed ponds, fencing and watering systems through the state cost share program with the Sainte Genevieve County Soil and Water Conservation District. Implemented an intensive grazing system to promote nutrient management and improve crop residue. Planted warm season grasses in his grazing system. Installed Giant Cane on his stream buffer to create wildlife habitat and control erosion. Promoted quail habitat on his farm. Became the first farmer in his region of the state to install a dry hydrant in one of his ponds. After doing so, 48 fellow landowners followed his lead. Coordinated a pasture tour for the Heartland Forage Council Was instrumental in developing Sainte Genevieve County Conservation Field Day; hosted <b>...</b>

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The 2009 Environmental Stewardship Region V Award Winner - Pape Ranches of Daniel, Wyo., representing the National Cattlemens Beef Association Region V, the Northwests, the Pape family was recognized at the 2009 Cattle Industry Summer Conference for their commitment to preserving natural resources. Pape Ranches is family-owned and operated by Norman and Barbara Pape, with the assistance from their sons Fred and David, and their families. Established in 1917 by Normans father, Lester Pape, the ranch began as a 160-acre, 800 sheep operation. Today, the family owns 10475 acres of private rangeland and irrigated grassland and has grazing allotments on federal and state allotments. Norm and his family stock 1000 mother cows, and at times, have about 2700 total head when all livestock are on the ranch. To that effort, the Papes have implemented a number of practices aimed at protecting and improving the land upon which they make a living. These include: Lease additional private ground to raise more hay and rest some pastures for wildlife and conservation. Strive for as much wildlife on their private land as they can afford to sustain, including moose, elk, pronghorn, deer, waterfowl, sage grouse and others. Provide wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities for those less fortunate, including elderly and handicapped visitors. Apply tebuthiron for brush management with the assistance of Wyoming Game and Fish to address grazing and sage grouse migration and habitat needs. Pro <b>...</b>

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This is the story of small family business Loki Fish Co., based out of Seattle Washington and their practice of 'Sustainably harvesting and direct-marketing wild fish with integrity from sea to table'. This segment, which originally aired on The Seattle Channel's City Stream program talks about what it means to fish sustainably, sell locally and in tune with nature and the environment. The piece includes interviews with fishermen and environmental activist Pete Knutson and his son Jonah, including the actual techniques they use and the fight to preserve fishermen's terminal in Seattle as an active fishing port in defense of encroaching condo and retail development. The piece was written and reported by Penny Legate with lots of great content from BJ Bullert. Visit Loki's website at www.LokiFish.com This video was produced by http Become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com More information and other great stories at www.seattlechannel.org

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The 2008 Environmental Stewardship Region II Award Winner - Yon Family Farms in Ridge Spring, South Carolina focuses on conservation methods that streamline production and reduce environmental impact.

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The 2009 Environmental Stewardship Region VII Award Winner - Daybreak Ranch of Highmore, South Dakota, representing Region VII of the National Cattlemens Beef Association, the Faulstich and Roth families were recognized today at The Cattle Industry Summer Conference for their commitment to protecting the environment through sensible conservation practices. Daybreak Ranch is a commercial cow-calf operation that manages approximately 350 pairs utilizing 5027 acres. The managers of the ranch are Jim and Carol Faulstich and their daughter and son-in-law Jacquie and Adam Roth. Together they also no-till farm corn, sunflowers, oats, wheat, run a commercial hunting enterprise and custom graze yearling heifers. To that effort, the family has implemented a number of practices aimed at protecting and improving the land upon which they make a living. These include: Established over 60 acres of food plots for wildlife that are left standing over the winter to provide cover. Operate under proper Beef Quality Assurance certification. Dormant-season grazing of native grasses, cover crops and crop aftermath to reduce supplemental feeding, saving both time and money. Rotation of the calving pastures to reduce herd health problems by eliminating disease cycles. Development of multiple water sources to improve grazing distribution. Establishment of native warm-season grasses on marginal farm land to complement existing grass forage resources. Erosion prevention through rock crossings on <b>...</b>

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The 2009 Region I Environmental Stewardship Award Winner - Young's Cattle Co. of Belmont, Ohio, representing NCBA Region I, the Northeast, the family was recognized for their whole-farm commitment to protecting the areas natural resources. Today, they maintain 400 cow-calf pairs and turn 5000 head of stocker cattle annually on their 3283 acres of reclaimed strip mined soil. The Youngs have implemented a number of practices aimed at protecting and improving the land upon which they make a living. These include: Installed 20000 fence posts and 628000 feet of high tensile fence to divide the fields into 57 paddocks that are rotated weekly. Developed 16 heavy use pads for feeding during potential erosion periods to eliminate soil loss. Developed 14 springs using re-cycled tire tanks. 15000 feet of pressurized water lines have been installed to provide clean water in each paddock Fenced cattle out of 16 ponds and streams on the property while installing 4 stream crossings to minimize erosion Fenced cattle from heavily wooded areas to protect forests and wildlife areas. Worked with Synagro Central LLC to develop nutrient management permits that are submitted to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for bio-solids application approval. Provided habitat for Canadian geese, ducks, white-tail deer, and wild turkeys through such practices as delayed clipping and rotational grazing.

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The 2007 Environmental Stewardship Award winner for Region V - Roaring Springs Ranch in Frenchglen, Oregon strives to be economically, ecologically and socially sustainable.

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Sproul Ranch, owned by Bill and Peggy Sproul, Sedan, Kan., is a 2010 regional Environmental Stewardship Award winner, representing Region VII of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The Sprouls operate a cow-calf and stocker grazing operation on native tallgrass prairie rangeland in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Brian Obermeyer, Flint Hills project director for the Nature Conservancy, called this prairie "the most major altered habitat type in North America" and praised agricultural use in operations like the Sprouls for helping preserve it for future generations. Bill Sproul is so attuned to his land that he uses the viability of rangeland birds and wildlife to measure grassland health and the ability of the ranch to generate income.

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Brief video explaining the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship's mission, activities and educational programs.

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The Governor's Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Award was developed to recognize agricultural producers in our state who are good stewards of the land. Dean Wood takes us to White Oak Pastures in Early County, Georgia, one of the finalists for this year's award.

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Hear a unique story of 'creation conversion' from a leading evangelical voice called to educate others on climate change. If you'd like to see the entire video visit www.fermiproject.com/words to find out how.

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Beth Stevens, senior vice president of Environmental Affairs, The Walt Disney Company

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