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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Recognizing the regional winners and announcement of National Winner

Folks are lining up to recognize the regional winners for 2018 and celebrate the announcement of the 2018 National winner! The awards reception will take place, Wednesday, January 30th, New Orleans, LA.   Check back to see if your favorite was selected.

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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 28th 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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Thank You Sponsors!

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

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2019 ESAP Awards

Have a nomination for the 2019 ESAP Awards? Application process is open!

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Latest News & Events

August 2, 2018

New York Farm Honored for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

DENVER (August 2, 2018) – Thunder View Farms in Grahamsville, N.Y., has been selected as one of six regional honorees of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award, announced during the 2018 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting on Aug. 1, 2018, recognizes...

January 30th, 2019

Environmental Stewardship Awards Reception & Announcement the National Winner

7:30PM - 9:00PM
New Orleans Convention Center, The Great Hall Pre-Function


March 8th, 2019

Applications for the 2019 awards program due


July 2019

Environmental Stewardship Awards Reception & Announcement of the 2019 Regional Winners