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Business Briefs - July 26, 2017
Ballots mailed for ISA election; voting ends July 31
 
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indiana soybean farmers must cast their votes for the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) annual election by July 31.

The board is responsible for investing Indiana soybean checkoff funds in programs to increase the viability of Indiana soybean farmers. Currently, ISA has seven major areas of focus, including grain marketing, livestock, aquaculture, production research, consumer education, sustainability programs and new uses for soybeans. ISA has contested races in one of its four districts this year. Ballots have been distributed to Indiana soybean farmers in Districts 1 by mail, and ballots must be postmarked by July 31.

Environmental Excellence award deadline is soon

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is open to any Indiana citizen, business, nonprofit organization, school or government agency. All projects submitted must demonstrate significant, measurable results that positively impact Indiana’s environment.

Nominated projects must be sustainable, innovative, exemplary and thoroughly documented. Nominations mustbe received by IDEM no later than 5 p.m. (EDT) Friday, July 28. For more on the award for Environmental Excellence, visit www.IN.gov/idem/GovAwards
7/26/2017