Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) are now accepting nominations for the 2008 AgriVision Award. Lt. Gov. Skillman created the annual award in 2007 to honor an individual displaying a deep commitment and vision for Indiana agriculture. The award will be given to one Hoosier who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, maximized Indiana's agricultural potential and secured our future as a world leader in agricultural production.
"Generations of Hoosiers have worked to make agriculture a critical component of Indiana's economy and its heritage," said Lt. Governor Becky Skillman. "This award is a way to say 'thank you' to one person each year who exemplifies the work of so many."
Indiana's first AgriVision Award was presented in August 2007 to Lawrence "Sonny" Beck, president of Beck's Superior Hybrids in Atlanta, Ind. Individuals considered for the AgriVision Award came from all sectors of agriculture, ranging from bioenergy to livestock to trade. The selection committee looks for highly qualified individuals who have most reshaped and impacted Indiana agriculture through innovation, advances in technology or new business approaches.
The deadline for nominations is May 30, 2008. For more information on the award and nomination process, go to www.in.gov/isda.
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