Cattle Producers Honored for Environmental Stewardship

Regional winners of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Program were recognized during the cattle industry’s Summer Business Meeting in San Diego. These cattle producers were honored for their dedication to conservation and sustainable land management. The 2025 ESAP winners include Mike Wilson of Whispering Hills Farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; Mark Overstreet of M&D Overstreet Ranch in Kathleen, Florida; Jack and Maria Smith of Smith Family Farms in Bankston, Iowa; Bob McCan of McFaddin Ranch in Victoria, Texas; Greg and Lynn Gardner, along with Brittany and Wacey Cathey of G&G Livestock and Cathey Cattle Company in Polson, Montana; and Jeff, Connie, Logan and Brianna Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch in Imperial, Nebraska. The national award winner will be announced at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville.