CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Sean and Tanya McGrath of Vermilion, Alta. are the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association 2014 National Environmental Stewards.
Each year, the beef association recognizes an operation for its dedication to protecting the environment.
Winners are noted for their attention paid to animal care, grasslands, riparian areas, wildlife, water and general land management.
Owners of Round Rock Ranching, they are grass managers, practising year round grazing on tame and native pastures.
The five generation operation raises 200 cows on 2,000 acres of deeded and leased land, near Alberta’s Battle River.
Five families were recognized on a regional level for this award, now in its 20th year:
- Richard and Nancy Martens of Vanderhoof, B.C.
- Sean and Tanya MaGrath, Vermilion, Alta.
- Michael and Tammy Burgess, Big Beaver, Sask.
- Richard and Kristy-Layne Carr, La Broquerie, Man.
- Peter Ketzof, Chesley, Ont.
