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Seaforth,
ON, October 19, 2006 The late
Mr. Victor Roland, a well-known dairy farmer in Huron County, has
been recognized for his lifelong commitment to land stewardship
by being named a recipient of the 2006 Countryside Canada Stewardship
Award. Countryside Canada is a national awards program that recognizes
and promotes land stewardship and wildlife habitat conservation
in the agriculture community.
"The
Countryside Canada award has recognized the stewardship efforts
of 66 individuals and organizations since 2000," said Lynn
McIntyre, Director of Stewardship Programs at Wildlife Habitat Canada.
"The award has raised the profile of agricultural stewardship
across the country and has increased public awareness of the need
to maintain wildlife habitat and biodiversity."
Victor Roland farmed for more than
40 years in southwestern Ontario. He strictly adhered to sustainable
farming practices such as conservation tillage and responsible nutrient
management. Mr. Roland also managed his woodlot sustainably and
worked to improve wildlife habitat and groundwater quality.
Two months before he died in December
2005, Mr. Rowland was nominated for a Countryside Canada stewardship
award. The award was presented to his wife, Margaret, at the
annual general meeting of the Huron Federation of Agriculture.
"Mr. Roland was
not only an outstanding steward of his own land-over the years,
he spent hundreds of volunteer hours participating in initiatives
throughout southwestern Ontario to encourage responsible land stewardship
in the farm community," said McIntyre.
For more information, please contact Mr.
Lynn McIntyre, Director of Stewardship 800-669-7919 ext. 234
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