Environmental Stewardship - Eckenfels Farm - 2009 Region III Award Winner

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 the event in its inaugural year.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Environment
• Stewardship
• Green
• Global
• Warming
• Conservation
• Land
• Preservation
• agriculture
• beef
• cattle

[kinzuaBrian]

always thx the vets and farmers--god bless