Upsilon
Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi
2006 EPSILON SIGMA PHI - RECOGNITION FORM
EPSILON SIGM PHI - RECOGNITION FORM
Nomination Form for: State Retirees Service Award
1. Candidate�s Name: Walt Mattson
2. Candidate�s Current Address: P.O. Box 70, Beach, ND 58621
3. Education: 1951 BS, Ag. Economics, NDAC
4. Career: Ramsey County Agent At large - 4/23/51 to 5/14/51
Golden Valley County Agent At large - 5/14/51 to 6/30/51
Golden Valley County Agent - 7/1/51 to 9/20/91
5. Organizations and Community Service:
Mr. Mattson has been active on a number of boards and community organizations,
both during his working career and retirement. Some of these include:
Golden Valley Soil Conservation District
Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Till Farmer�s Association
Southwest North Dakota Pipeline Board
Beach Lion Club Member for over 50 years
Soil and Water Conservation Society
6. Accomplishments and Contributions:
Mr. Mattson has received a number of awards for his many and varied
contributions to Golden Valley County and the Southwest North Dakota Region.
Some of the more significant include:
1971 NACAA Distinguished Service Award
1972 Distinguished Service Award - Golden Valley Co, Jaycees
1977 Distinguished Professional Service Award - State SCD Association.
1988 Non Farmer Award - Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Till Association.
1988 Professional Service Award - NDSU Plant Science Section
1991 Soil and Conservation Society Professional Award
1989-1992 Beach Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Award
1991 4-H County Council Recognition Award
1991 Epsilon Sigma Phi State Distinguished Service Award
1992 Appreciation Plaque from the Golden Valley Fair Board
1997 Monsanto Standard of Excellence Award
2000 Soil conservation Lay Person Award
2000 NDSU Harvest Bowl Award
Walt Mattson Recognition - Page 2
Walt Mattson served as secretary of the Golden Valley Soil Conservation District
Board from 1951 through 2005. In cooperation with the Soil Conservation
District, a quarter of land was acquired in 1957 to use entirely for
demonstration plots.
During his county agent days, he was a strong advocate of the education process
for farmers and ranchers on a wide range of agricultural issues. He led the
promotion for the conservation ethic at all county schools. Through his strong
leadership, Walt brought together industry, government and farmers to promote
the No-Till Farming program throughout the region.
Walt was instrumental in helping to organize and participate in the �Fields of
Tomorrow� Program sponsored by Monsanto where up to 1,500 people at one session
learned about the benefits of No-Till farming.
After Walt retired in 1991, he remained active in promoting the district owned
equipment and conservation concepts. He also assisted new County Agents with
their educational efforts on behalf of conservation. He remained active on the
Soil Conservation District Quarter of land by helping take care of the tree plot
by doing weed control and spraying for insects on the trees. He also set-up many
crop tours in Golden Valley Co. and has worked with the Experiment Station on
small grain and grass plot work on the Soil Conservation Quarter.
After retirement, Walt spent eight years with the Southwest Water Authority in
trying to bring good quality water to Southwest North Dakota. This was
accomplished.
Because of these many accomplishments as a county agent for Golden Valley County
and his continued involvement in the community after his retirement, I highly
recommend Walt Mattson for the ESP State Retirees Service Award.
Submitted by: Ron Anderson Email:
halron117@aol.com
