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Jan. 31, 2011 Source: Indiana Soybean Alliance news release Indiana corn and soybean farmers have recognized five deserving Hoosiers for their outstanding support and promotion of Indiana agriculture with Beck's Hybrids "Beyond the Fence" awards. The awards, which are sponsored by Beck's Hybrids of Atlanta, Ind., in conjunction with the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) and the Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA), were presented at the Indiana Livestock, Forage and Grain Forum on January 28 in Indianapolis. "It is with great privilege that we are able to honor such an exceptional group of individuals who are dedicated to telling the story of Indiana agriculture," said Scott Beck, vice president of Beck's Hybrids. "The winners were selected from a pool of well-deserving nominations, which is a testament to the state of Indiana and the people who support the future of agriculture." The five award recipients honored for their outstanding contributions to Indiana agriculture are: • Beth Archer of Danville, Ind., received the Friend of Indiana Agriculture award for outstanding contributions to agriculture by a non-farmer. Archer is the executive director for AgrIInstitute, Inc. and is responsible for the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program, which develops and strengthens knowledge and leadership capacity of its participants. • Joyce Peden of Bloomington, Ind., received the Farmer Neighbor and Urban Relations award for a farmer who has made outstanding contributions toward improving neighbor relations. Peden and her husband operate a children's farm festival on their family's farm to give children an opportunity to visit a working farm and learn more about how agriculture impacts their lives each and every day. • Jim Moseley of Clarks Hill, Ind., calls his primary occupation that of a farmer despite serving in numerous capacities within the United States Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, Purdue University and other public and semi-public organizations. Moseley received the Community Betterment award, which recognizes a farmer for outstanding contributions to the community through philanthropic, service, volunteerism, donations and/or leadership projects. Recently, Moseley hosted a group of National Guardsmen on his farm prior to their deployment to Afghanistan to help rebuild the country's agriculture industry. • Dave Russell of Indianapolis, Ind., received the Ag Media award for excellence in reporting about Indiana agriculture. Russell is the Indiana farm director for the Brownfield Ag Network and travels across the state covering agriculture for farmers and consumers alike with enthusiasm and passion. • Robert Taylor of West Lafayette, Ind., is a professor emeritus of agricultural economics at Purdue University and has been recognized with every teaching honor awarded by Purdue University, as well as the agricultural economics profession. Taylor received the Ag Education Outreach award for his outstanding contribution to Indiana agricultural education since joining the Purdue faculty in 1962. "Without the contributions of individuals like this year's Beyond the Fence award recipients, it would be impossible for Indiana agriculture to maintain its vitality and success," said Gary Lamie, ICGA president and Tippecanoe County farmer. "It's exciting for us to be able to honor these individuals, who work both on and off the farm, for stepping up to the plate and sharing Indiana agriculture's success story." Mike Beard, chairman of ISA membership and policy committee agrees. "In today's world, more and more consumers are removed from the farm and don't understand our industry," Beard said. "Beck's understands that, and we are excited to partner with them in recognizing those individuals who go above and beyond in spreading the good news about Indiana agriculture." The five individuals were recognized on stage at the Indiana Livestock, Forage and Grain Forum and received a commemorative award provided by Beck's Hybrids. Tweet |
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