Soil Health Event Includes Leopold Award Recognition

An Austin farmer is the latest recipient of the Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award. Tom Cotter was presented the $10,000 award at the Premier Soil Health Event in Mankato. The award recognizes landowners for their dedication to soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat. The other finalists are Hannah Bernhardt of Pine County, Didrikson Farms of Roseau County and Meadowbrook Dairy of Stearns County.