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Nominees announced for 2023 TESA awards

The Canadian Cattlemens Association announced their nominees for the TESA awards, looking to give recognition to those producers who help with the local environment.

The Environmental Stewardship Award has been given out for 26 years, with the CCA "recognizing beef producers who explore innovative ways to protect, preserve, and enhance their operations and the environment simultaneously".

The nominees hail from seven different provinces and include:

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