Environmental Stewardship

We know that we are only successful when we take the best possible care of the natural resources with which we’ve been entrusted.

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Congratulations to our 2022 ESAP Regional Winners!

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2023 ESAP AWARDS

Have a nomination for the 2023 ESAP Awards? Application process is open! Applications are due March 10th!

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We're taking a closer look at the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program and the impact it has on the long term success of the beef industry. We'll hear from some past ESAP winners and get their thoughts on the value of the program.


We're bringing you a behind the scenes look at the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program and the selection process for the regional winners of the award. We'll also examine why the stewardship program - and the operations it honors - is important to the beef industry.

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Winner Gallery

Now in its 31st year, the Environmental Stewardship Award has annually recognized the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers from across the nation. Check out our gallery!

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We appreciate all of our wonderful sponsors who make this program possible!

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2021 NATIONAL WINNER  

   JY Ferry & Son, Inc., UT. 

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Feb. 8, 2023

2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners Announced

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized seven of the nation’s top cattle operations as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) regional winners for their environmental conservation efforts during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. The regional winners will compete for the national award, which will be presented during NCBA’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., April 24-27, 2023.