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Grower Achievement Award | Nominate | Past Winners | Video ← back
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Honoring Achievement
Michael Farms receives the 2004 Grower Achievement Award.
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Michael Farms received the 2004 Grower Achievement Award at United's Public
Policy Conference. Pictured (from left) are Dan Burdett of Syngenta Seeds/ROGERS
brand, Todd Michael, Kurt Michael, Scott Michael, and AVG's Richard Jones.
Following the presentation, the Michaels discussed the award with U.S. Secretary
of Agriculture Ann Veneman (below).
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KURT Michael, Scott Michael, and Todd Michael were in Washington, DC, on Sept. 9th to accept American
Vegetable Grower's Grower Achievement Award on behalf of Urbana, OH's Michael Farms.
"Choosing a career and being successful at it is great, but sharing that success with your community and your family is what is truly rewarding," said Todd.
The award, sponsored by Syngenta Seeds/ROGERS brand, in cooperation with United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, honors grower operations that have taken production agriculture to new levels of innovation, achievement, and
industry leadership.
"After talking with the winners, you come away with an understanding of the passion they have for what they do," said Dan Burdett, head of vegetables, NAFTA for Syngenta Seeds/
ROGERS brand.
"This is the first time we have presented the award at United's Washington Public Policy Conference, but I can't think of a more appropriate location," said AVG Group Editor Richard Jones. "This conference is based on the idea of getting involved and improving things not just for your own businesses, but for the industry as a whole. That's one of the key things we look for in a Grower Achievement Award winner,
and it's certainly something that Michael Farms has done over the years."
Three finalists for the 2004 Grower Achievement Award:
Gary Shiflett Farms, Deming, NM;
Neat 'n Sweet Farms, Lakeland, FL;
Sweet's Gourmet Sweet Corn, North Ridgeville, OH;
were also recognized during the event.
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