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South Carolina Family Farm Wins National Environment Award web posted February 2, 2009 PHOENIX AZ – Yon Family Farms of Ridge Spring, S.C., is the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award winner. The family was recognized today at the 2009 Cattle Industry Annual Convention for its “whole-farm” commitment and leadership in conserving natural resources. “The Yons are what you would call everyday environmentalists,” said Dave Petty, chairman of the Environmental Stewardship Award selection committee and 2001 national award winner. “They protect water quality, improve soil health and have enrolled every acre they manage into some type of conservation program or easement.” The award program – now in its 18th year – is made possible by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation with sponsorship from Dow AgroSciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Kevin and Lydia Yon, who both have degrees from Clemson University, chose to follow their dream and started a farm with their three children that they hope will one day be a family legacy. In just 12 years, their farm has grown from 100 acres and 100 cows to 1,500 acres of crop, hay and pasture land and more than 800 brood cows, most of which are part of the family’s diversified Angus seedstock operation. “You’re never done improving the land. We see something everyday we want to work on and make better,” said Lydia Yon after being recognized as one of seven regional award winners in July. To that effort, the Yons have implemented a number of practices aimed at protecting and improving the land upon which they make a living. These include:
“The Yon family is proof that environmental and economic sustainability go hand-in-hand. They have built a successful business while also doing their part to protect and enhance the natural resources that sustain this industry,” Petty said. The Environmental Stewardship Award has recognized the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers for almost two decades. Regional and national award winners are honored for their commitment to protecting the environment and improving fish and wildlife habitat while operating profitable cattle operations. For information or to nominate a cattle operation, visit www.environmentalstewardship.org © Copyright 2009
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