Saitama Prefecture is holding the "Saitama Agriculture and Ecology Award" to recognize farmers and others working to reduce environmental impact, as well as businesses providing products and services that contribute to reducing environmental impact. By publicizing these efforts, we aim to promote initiatives to reduce environmental impact in the prefecture's agriculture. We look forward to your applications. 1. Eligibility Farmers residing in Saitama Prefecture or agricultural organizations with farms in the prefecture. Organizations whose primary members fall under the above category. Businesses with headquarters or branch offices in Saitama Prefecture that provide products and services contributing to the reduction of environmental impact. 2. Eligible Initiatives Initiatives by farmers and others to reduce environmental impact originating from agriculture. Initiatives to provide products and services that contribute to reducing environmental impact in agriculture. 3. Application Period Until August 31, 2026 (Mon) 4. How to Apply Please fill out the "Application Form" with the necessary information and submit it via email along with the required documents to the Saitama Prefectural Government, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Agricultural Products Safety Division. For details, please visit the prefectural website. https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0907/midori_award/midori_eaward.html 5. Awards Saitama Agriculture and Ecology Award Grand Prize: 1 Saitama Agriculture and Ecology Award Excellence Prize: 1 Contact Saitama Prefectural Government, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Agricultural Products Safety Division, Safe Production/Organic Section Phone: 048-830-4057