Blahnas receive Foster County Conservation Achievement Award

Each year, North Dakota soil conservation districts recognize local producers for their conservation efforts at the Achievement Banquet during the annual meeting and state convention of the N.D. Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Winners are chosen based on the exemplary conservation practices implemented on their land.

This year, Jeremiah and Angela Blahna were chosen to receive the award from Foster County Soil Conservation District. They were acknowledged and honored with a plaque on the evening of November 14 during the 2023 state meeting. They also received an aerial photograph of their farm and jackets from Foster County Soil Conservation District.

Jeremiah and Angie Blahna run a crop and 200 cow/calf operation on 2500 acres. Between them, they are also active with 4-H, Women's Ag Day Committee, the Soybean Council, and the Market gatherings in Carrington park.

Their conservation practices include nutrient management, prescribed grazing, installation of watering infrastructure, minimum till planting, and shelterbelt plantings and renovations.

Jeremiah believes their most important conservation practice is their emphasis on minimum till, but they're also very proud of their several shelterbelt plantings for wind erosion and weather protection, as well as providing wildlife habitat and an orchard.

The most important lesson he's learned is to be mindful of future crops, not just the next one, and to make good use of soil testing.