Sand County Foundation, Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau Federation are seeking nominations for the 2012 California Leopold Conservation Award.  The $10,000 award recognizes California farmers and ranchers who demonstrate outstanding, sustainable management of natural resources. The Leopold Conservation Award is presented in honor of famed conservationist and author Aldo Leopold, who called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.  Nominations are considered in two categories: Nurseries and Crops, and Livestock. Finalists will be selected in each category, with the winner being announced on Dec. 3 at the California Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Pasadena. The deadline for nominations is July 15. For more information, visit leopoldconservationaward.org, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (415) 977-0380. June 14, 2012 Sustainable Conservation Press Release