2020 Region 4 ESAP Winner - Double C Cattle Co 

Wow!

These guys seem like really great people, and I commend the steps they've taken to be profitable in their business. But I find it a bit ironic that they're up for an "environmental stewardship" award. What has installing a hundred wind turbines on their ranch do? It's developed a spider web of roads through their place, further contributing to a loss of grass and habitat and can contribute to more erosion. And these turbines are a nightmare for birds and their habitat, so unless they are in an area with no birds...the idea of an environmental stewardship award being a all-inclusive award on those who are caring for the environment in its entirety, wouldn't apply to this operation. It's great that they've developed water and cleared trees, but really aren't helping their ecosystem in the full spirit of what the award entails, according to NCBA's website.