Craig Adams named 2013 Cooperator of the Year at Highland Soil and Water Conservation District's Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Highland SWCD was held on October 17th at the Hi-TEC in Hillsboro. During the meeting several awards were presented and the election of supervisors took place.
Craig Adams took home top honors at this years’ Annual Meeting by being named the 2013 Cooperator of the Year by the Highland SWCD supervisors and staff.
Adams was selected due to his devotion to agricultural and his determination to improve soil and water quality throughout his operation. He has installed and utilized various conservation practices over the years.
Adams is an outstanding community leader and he has been an instrumental part in making the Highland Soil and Water Conservation District what it is today. He served on the Board of Supervisors for 24 years and provides an outstanding example of how to incorporate conservation practices that will protect the natural resources of Highland County.
The election of Supervisors for the Board of the Highland Soil & Water Conservation District was also held during the Annual Meeting. There were three candidates running this year for two positions available for a three-year term beginning January 2014.
The candidates on the ballot were Jim Carr, Evan Davis and Kyle Mustard. When the election results were tallied Jim Carr and Kyle Mustard were re-elected for another term. Other members of the Highland SWCD Board of Supervisors include Jeff Duncan, Larry Shannon and Jeff Boike.