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Nominations sought for Beck’s Beyond the Fence awards

Nominations are being accepted for the Beck’s Beyond the Fence Awards.  The award program honors individuals for their outstanding service and contributions to Indiana agriculture.  For the fourth year, the awards are sponsored by Beck’s Hybrids of Atlanta, Ind. in conjunction with the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Growers Association.

Scott Beck, vice-president of Beck’s Hybrids says sharing agriculture’s story has become increasingly important.  “Without the support of Hoosiers who are invested in the success of agriculture, Indiana would not be where it is today,” he says.

Nominations are being sought for the following categories:

The Beck’s Friend of Indiana Agriculture Award is for an individual who has made a contribution to the industry, but isn’t directly involved in agriculture. (http://bit.ly/1pbJ7wH)

The Beck’s Agricultural Education Outreach Award is for an individual who has made a contribution through his/her role in Indiana agriculture education. (http://bit.ly/1z8ovyW)

The Beck’s Community Betterment Award is for a farmer whose contribution to the agricultural community has been seen through philanthropic, service, volunteerism, donation and/or leadership projects. (http://bit.ly/1pbD4rO)

The Beck’s Ag Media Award is for an individual in media who has achieved excellence in reporting about Indiana agriculture. (http://bit.ly/11npLzj)

Nominations are due December 29, 2014 and the winner in each of the four categories will be announced during the 2015 Livestock Forage and Grain Forum.