Alberta’s Wray Ranch receive prestigious national environmental stewardship award

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Wray Ranch, located near Irricana, Alberta, as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2023.

Doug and Linda Wray, who own and operate Wray Ranch in partnership with their nephew, Tim Wray and his wife Joanne, are recognized for their focus on sustainable practices to enhance soil health and reduce erosion.

The ranch underwent a transformation in 1998, when 1,000 acres of cropland were converted into high-legume perennial pasture, enabling year-round grazing practices. With a focus on sustainability, the Wrays continue to actively monitor metrics like soil organic matter to ensure the health of their land and, when needed, they adjust herd size and rent or custom graze additional pastures to maintain the well-being of their pastureland. These efforts help the Wrays weather the impacts of adverse weather such as drought.