Norman Giese Named Swift County Named 2002 Conservation Cooperator

Recently, my SWCD Board nominated Norman Giese for the 2002 Conservation Cooperator of the year Award. Norman Giese is a large farm producer that runs several thousand acres in the Upper Minnesota River Basin.

He was selected by the SWCD for his contributions to conservation in the ways of reducing erosion, improving water quality, and his love for the outdoors and his desire to see future generations enjoy the wildlife that farms and ranches in mid-Minnesota produce. Through the use of conservation tillage, wetland restorations, CRP filter stripes, CREP, and wildlife tree plantings, Norman has created an environment that many folks across the country don't get to see in their lifetime. Norman has started a wildlife agreement with his neighbors to not shoot young buck whitetail deer, and to harvest does when their are tags to fill. Norman encourages parents to bring their youngsters out and enjoy hunting on their land.

Norman has adopted conservation tillage measures on his land and the land that he operates, and has seen major improvements to soil loss on his land. Norman is a great asset to Swift County.

Rick Gronseth
Swift County Soil and Water Conservation District