Stomprud Ranch of Meade County, South Dakota, has been selected as the 2025 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award recipient.
I love my cows, I love my grass, and I want to do what’s right by both... A deep love for the land runs in the Stomprud family.
The Leopold Conservation Award, presented by the Sand County Foundation,
recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvementand honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who excel in managing soil health, water resources, and wildlife habitat on working land.
The award program shares the stories of conservation-minded landowners to inspire others to improve soil health, water resources, and wildlife habitat on their working land.
Author's summary: Stomprud Ranch wins 2025 award.