34 SOURCE | Spring 2022
Celebrating the 2022 Enduring Farms
Farmers know that their operations and the world ’ s natural resources can all thrive within the same living ecosystem . And more than ever , farmers are assessing cropping practices and operational processes that minimize impact on the environment while improving farm profitability . FS Member Companies , along with their cooperative supplier , GROWMARK , named the 2022 Enduring Farm & Enduring Farm Plus awards to acknowledge those farmers who have adopted best management practices that optimize nutrient utilization , leading to long-term soil and water quality while enhancing ROI .
• To be considered for the Enduring Farm award , FS companies nominate farmercustomers who use certain sustainable best management practices on their farms . Growers who earn a combined score of 180 points or greater for nutrient management activities are designated as Enduring Farms .
• Growers who implemented additional agronomic and environmental management practices , earning at least an additional 90 points , are designated as an Enduring Farm Plus .
108 Enduring Farms were recently named for implementing nutrient management practices during the 2021 growing season , as well as their commitment to preserving and improving their land and natural resources for future generations .