Environmental ranching practices have garnered Malakwa91裸聊视频檚 Crystal Lake Ranch the attention of the B.C. Cattlemen91裸聊视频檚 Association (BCCA) with it91裸聊视频檚 2023 Ranch Sustainability Award.

Werner and Jody Stump of Malakwa recently received the award for practicing sustainable agriculture on their 870-acre ranch that also has a grazing license that covers 194,000 acres, which Werner91裸聊视频檚 former classmate and current MLA Greg Kyllo applauds.

91裸聊视频淗e and Jody91裸聊视频檚 dedication to sustainability and innovative practices have been inspiring, and are a shining example of how responsible land stewardship can lead to economic prosperity and conservation,91裸聊视频� Kyllo said during the Monday, Oct. 30 session of the B.C. Legislature. 91裸聊视频淭heir innovative practices are steeped in their deep appreciation for the land, water and wildlife that not only benefit their ranch, but serve as an example for other ranches across the province.91裸聊视频�

Some of the first regenerative practices the Stumps implemented include silvopasture management systems 91裸聊视频� seeding grasses and grazing cattle on forestry cutblocks 91裸聊视频� cover cropping, efficient water delivery systems, nutrient recycling and riparian habitat management, such as riverbank stabilization. That, however, was just the start, with Werner describing it as an ongoing process.

91裸聊视频淔or farmers, we are always thinking about the sustainability of our operations,91裸聊视频� he said in a statement on the Government of B.C. website. 91裸聊视频淪ustainability is not defined as a destination, rather it is a continuous process of improvement practices considering soil, water, air quality and biodiversity.91裸聊视频�

The Stumps join ranks of past winners 91裸聊视频� including fellow Malakwa residents Terry and Heather Milton who won the award in 2007 91裸聊视频� who share the same goal of working the land while ensuring its longevity for future generations.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 really special to us to receive the sustainability award because we know we91裸聊视频檙e part of an industry that they live and breathe taking care of the land and thinking about the next generation,91裸聊视频� Werner said in a BCCA profile on the Stumps. 91裸聊视频淭o be recognized as someone that91裸聊视频檚 doing that, it91裸聊视频檚 really special.91裸聊视频�

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