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Growers and retailers recognized for excellence in nutrient management

Five growers and retailers are winners of the 2014 4R Advocate Awards, which recognize on-farm stewardship actions. The Fertilizer Institute picked the winners based on their actions to protect the environment, boost profitability and benefit society through nutrient stewardship practices based on the 4Rs (using the right nutrient source, at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place).

Winners were nominated by their retail dealers who also were recognized with 4R awards.

The 2014 winners were as follows:

  • Clint Wortman of Jackson Wortman, LLC, in Quitman, Ga.; nominated by A.J. Radford of Crop Production Services in Moultrie, Ga.

  • John Werries of Chapin, Ill.; nominated by Vern Bader of Bader Agricultural Services, Inc. in Meredosia, Ill.

  • George Brand of Brand Dairy Farms in Waterloo, Ind.; nominated by Terry Bechman of The Andersons, Inc. in Waterloo, Ind.

  • Dennis and Greg Iott of Iott Seed Farms, Inc. in Kalkaska, Mich.; nominated by Dale Dosenberry of Wilbur-Ellis in Edmore, Mich.

  • Chris VonHolton of AgView FS in Walnut, Ill.; nominated by Malcolm Stambaugh of AgView FS in Walnut, Ill.

These growers and their retailers are taking steps to establish sustainable cropping systems,” TFI President Chris Jahn said. “They are shining examples of the environmental, economic and social benefits of modern agriculture.”

Current and past 4R advocates serve as spokespersons providing outreach to peers and stakeholders on fertilizer best management practices. The 4R advocates speak from experience and bring on-farm knowledge when engaging with others.

The five winning growers, a spouse or companion and their winning retailers are awarded an expense-paid trip to the Commodity Classic, scheduled for Feb. 26-March 1 in San Antonio, Texas. 

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