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Use this optional worksheet to determine if the dairy operation qualifies for a full nomination for the Dairy Farm Sustainability Award.

If desired, please return this form to the Innovation Center for feedback on the potential nomination.

Conservation/Environmental Stewardship Practices

Water Conservation and Quality☐ Do you recycle water used in your milking parlor?☐ Do you use nutrient management planning or other tools to reduce nutrient loss?☐ Do you do other practices to protect water quality and reduce water use?Please elaborate on the above or provide other sustainability stories below:Click here to enter text.

Energy Conservation☐ Do you use energy efficient lighting?☐ Do you use renewable energy on your farm?☐ Do you do other practices to reduce energy usage or create energy?Please elaborate on the above or provide other sustainability stories below:Click here to enter text.

Waste Reduction☐ Do you feed byproducts (DDGs, citrus pulp, etc) to your cows?☐ Do you use technology that helps you manage manure/nutrients strategically? Please elaborate on the above or provide other sustainability stories below:Click here to enter text.

Additional Conservation Practices☐ Do you do other conservation or environmental practices?Please elaborate on the above or provide other sustainability stories below:Click here to enter text.

Economic ☐ Have you seen economic returns from any conservation and/or environmental stewardship practices on

your farm?☐ Have you seen measurable improvement in productivity and/or efficiency on your farm?☐ Have any of your practices on your farm had a positive impact on the local economy?Please elaborate on the above or provide other sustainability stories below:Click here to enter text.

Social ☐ Do you do activities to connect with your community?☐ Do you frequently have visitors from the community on your farm?☐ Do you do other practices that contribute positively to the community?☐ Are you a member of the FARM program and have best animal care practices to share?Please elaborate on the above or provide other sustainability stories below:Click here to enter text.

If checked three or more of these questions, you should consider submitting a nomination!

Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability AwardOptional Worksheet