After COVID Delay, Edmonson County Conservation District Names Award Winners

Michael Sam Skaggs (right) receives Outstanding Cooperator 2019 from Wayne Thompson, Conservation District Chairman.

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After a lengthy delay due to COVID, the Edmonson County Conservation District has named their 2019 and 2020 Master Conservationist Outstanding- Cooperator 2019-2020 award winners. Both 2019 and 2020 winners were named at the June 15th regular monthly supervisors meeting.

2019 Winners are:

• Michael Sam Skaggs- Outstanding Cooperator                                         
• Andy Alford-Master Conservationist

2020 Winners are:

• Andy Alford- Outstanding Cooperator
• Jimmie Luttrell- Master Conservationist

Andy Alford (left) receives Master Conservationist 2019 and Outstanding Cooperator 2020 from Wayne Thompson, Conservation District Chairman.

Jimmie Luttrell (right) receives Master Conservationist 2020 from Wayne Thompson, Conservation District Chairman.

The local Outstanding Cooperator recognizes farmers who have continued beyond the Master Conservationist levels.

"Their dedication to continuing their conservation efforts are of benefit to everyone," the Conservation District said in a statement.

The Master Conservationist Award recognizes farmers who have completed more than 90 percent of their conservation plan to protect the soil, air, and water on their farm, which also protects the environment of their community.

"The Edmonson County Conservation District would like to congratulate all of our award winners, and express our deep appreciation of their continued efforts to using sound conservation practices," the organization stated.