Iowa Soybean Assoc. seeks leadership awards nominees
ANKENY, Iowa — Nominations are being sought by the Iowa Soybean Assoc. (ISA) for five awards recognizing those who have demonstrated commitment and leadership in agriculture and improving soybean production and environmental performance. Awards will be presented in five categories: Legacy of Leadership, Rising Star, Environmental Leader, New Leader and Friend of the Iowa Soybean Assoc. All nominations must be in writing and received no later than Nov. 3. Nomination information can be accessed at www.iasoybeans.com/awards/ or requested by calling 800-383-1423. Nominations can be submitted by mail to Iowa Soybean Assoc., Attn: Ann Clinton, 1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023, or aclinton@iasoybeans.com Award recipients will be selected by members of the ISA Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at the association’s 50th anniversary celebration at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines Dec. 17. Nominations open for 2015 4R Advocate Awards Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Fertilizer Institute has issued a call for entries for the 2015 4R Advocate Awards Program from retailers wishing to highlight the exceptional nutrient stewardship practices of their grower customers. The 4R Advocate Award program, now in its fourth year, recognizes farmers who are protecting the environment, boosting profitability and benefiting society through nutrient stewardship practices based on the 4R’s (use of the right nutrient source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place). Under the program rules, farmers are nominated by their retail dealers who are also recognized with 4R awards. “The farmers honored in the 4R Advocate program know that environmental protection and economic prosperity are not mutually exclusive,” said TFI President Chris Jahn. In 2015, five winning growers, a spouse or companion and their nominating retailers will be awarded an expense-paid trip to the Commodity Classic, scheduled for Feb. 26-28 in Phoenix, Ariz. Entries for the 2015 4R Advocate Awards are due on Nov. 10. A nomination form, information about past winners, and additional details on the program are available at www.nutrientstewardship.com/4r-advocate Winners will be announced in mid-December. IPPE launches Young Leaders ‘30 under 30’ program
TUCKER, Ga. — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is launching the third annual Young Leaders “30 under 30” program, which targets young professionals who normally would not have the financial resources or opportunity to attend IPPE. The goal of the program is to invest in, and engage, young professionals between the ages of 21 and 29, who work for companies actively involved in the production and processing of poultry and meat, or in the production of animal/poultry feed. Applicants must be a member of at least one of the following IPPE associations: American Feed Industry Assoc. (AFIA), American Meat Institute (AMI), North American Meat Assoc. (NAMA) or U.S. Poultry & Egg Assoc. (USPOULTRY). Selected applicants will receive a full, complimentary registration to IPPE hosted in Atlanta, Ga., from Jan. 27-29, 2015. The registration will allow attendance to all complimentary education programs. Applicants must submit their application by Nov. 1, and must be employed by an active member of AFIA, AMI, NAMA or USPOULTRY. No more than two applicants from a single member organization may be nominated. Recipients will be notified of the panel’s decision by Nov. 15. The application, and further details about the program, can be found at www.ippexpo.org/30Under30 |
