GREENLEAF, WI (WTAQ) – A Brown County dairy has been recognized for its efforts to prevent runoff into Fox River.
Brickstead Dairy in Greenleaf was also praised for not tilling its land, in receiving the 2017 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award.
The honor recognizes farms that make efforts to protect and conserve surrounding lands. Dan Brick is with Brickstead.
“I feel honored to receive this over my peers who also worked very hard. So hopefully I can take this award and show other people to help inspire them to help with conservation efforts on their farm.”
Brickstead is the 99th farm to receive the award.