Bien Ranch receives South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award

Published by admin on Fri, 05/13/2022 - 12:39pm

SD Leopold Conservation Award Winners The Bien Ranch, located in northeast South Dakota’s Prairie Coteau, is the winner of the 2022 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. Members of the Bien family are pictured above. ~ Courtesy Photo

The Bien Ranch of Veblen has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®.

Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land.

In South Dakota, the award is presented annually by Sand County Foundation, American Farmland Trust, South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition.

Bien Ranch is operated by Neil and Muriel Bien, along with Neil’s brothers Boyd and Lyle and their families. The ranch was homesteaded in 1888 by Ole Bien. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website..

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