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Joe Nester named 2014 CCA Adviser of the Year

Ohio AgriBusiness is proud to announce that Joe Nester of Bryan has been named the 2014 Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. Nester is owner/consultant with Nester Ag Management and will receive $1,500 provided by DuPont Pioneer, sponsor of this year's award.

The award program recognizes individuals who are highly motivated, deliver exceptional customer service for farmer clients in nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management and crop production and have contributed substantially to the exchange of ideas and the transfer of agronomic knowledge within the agricultural industry in Ohio.

Nester has been involved in agricultural management for 35 years and works with farmers in the western Lake Erie Basin. In 1993 he started Nester Ag after managing a large retail fertilizer business. He is the board chair for Ohio 4R Certification Organization, past president of the Ohio Association of Independent Crop Consultants, International CCA meeting delegate, past board member of the Ohio Certified Crop Advisers and a director with Brookside Laboratories. He also is treasurer of the Williams County Conservation League and a Conservation Action Project director. He is a past recipient of the National No-Till Consultant Award from No-Till Farmer magazine and Ohio No-Till Innovator Award from the Ohio No-Till Council.

Nester has spoken at conferences in Ohio and other states about the importance of farmers using no till, cover crops and nutrient management to keep their soils healthy and nutrients out of the water. He does on-farm research of gypsum and water quality with Ohio State University and manages the Western Lake Erie Basin Adapt Network of in-field research.

“I think you would be hard pressed to find a CCA with greater knowledge, better track record and more desire to promote agriculture in the state of Ohio. Joe has a passion for agriculture and it shows in the success of his business,” said Clint Nester of Hamilton, Ind., who nominated Nester for the award.

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Archbold Equipment Company   on Monday 03/31/2014 at 10:38 AM

Congratulations to Joe Nester and his team at Nester Ag! We are happy to be your partner in agronomy!

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