The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign’s (NAPPC) 19th annual conference in Washington D.C. culminated with the recognition of the U.S. Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award, which was awarded to Brian and Becky Tankersley of Lincolnton, GA.
Abhishek Kashinath, District Program Assistant for Lincoln County Conservation District, with Becky and Brian Tankersley and Jason Wheatley, District Conservationist for the Washington, GA USDA- NRCS office
The Tankersleys own and operate Double Branches Farm, a garden and u-pick operation that grows fruits and veggies but particularly offers berries such as strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. The farm is also available for educational opportunities and the farmers utilize their local partnerships to provide these events. Earlier this year, Double Branches Farm together with the Lincoln County Conservation District, was the host site for a high school field day where students toured the farm and received lessons from Brian Tankersley himself. The Tankersleys are known for advocating for conservation, pollinators and agriculture education. As pollination is vital to the success of the farm and to the success of agriculture everywhere, the Tankersleys have included pollinator friendly habitat throughout their farmland.
Congratulations to Brian and Becky Tankersley on their award and congratulations to the Lincoln County Conservation District for their winning nomination!
The Lincoln County Conservation District promotes soil and water stewardship throughout local schools and to farmers and landowners in Lincoln County, Georgia. For more information about the District, please contact District Program Assistant Abhishek Kashinath at abhishek.kashinath@gacd.us.