Ohio Soybean Association announces new conservation award

The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA), the advocacy voice for Ohio soybean farmers, is excited to announce the inaugural Ohio Soybean Association Conservation Award. This award will recognize soybean farmers in Ohio who have gone above and beyond to implement best management practices that are both environmentally conscious and profitable.

“We know that many Ohio farmers are committed to practices that are not only good for the planet, but also good for their bottom line, and we wanted to recognize that,” said OSA President and Pickaway County soybean farmer Bennett Musselman. “We hope the future winners of this award help demonstrate Ohio’s unique farming operations and our farmers’ desire for continuous improvement.”

Applications for the award are available at www.soyohio.org/OSAConservation and are due on August 14, 2026. Applications are only open to OSA members. The recipient of the 2026 award will be submitted to compete for the American Soybean Association Conservation Legacy Award for recognition at the national level.… Continue reading