The resolution recognizes Keith Berns of Bladen, Nebraska, for his significant contributions to soil conservation, culminating in his receipt of the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts Outstanding Soil Conservation Award. With over twenty-five years of no-till farming experience and a decade of teaching agriculture and computer science, Berns has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable farming practices. He co-owns Green Cover Seed, a leading provider of cover crop seeds, and has conducted extensive research on various cover crop species, focusing on their growth patterns and benefits for soil health.

Additionally, Berns has maintained a 1,500-acre farm practicing continuous no-till farming for over a decade and has developed the SmartMix Calculator, a widely used tool for cover crop selection. His educational background includes a master's degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Nebraska, and he has actively contributed to soil conservation efforts as the chairman of the Nebraska Healthy Soil Task Force. The resolution concludes by congratulating Berns on his award and directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.