The Sand County Foundation, the Kentucky Agricultural Council and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts are accepting applications for the Leopold Conservation Award program in Kentucky. The $10,000 award honors Kentucky farmers, ranchers and other private landowners who voluntarily demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. Given in honor of conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2017 and can be submitted to colemansteve51@gmail.com The award will be presented at the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Convention on July 11, 2017 in Louisville.