Jan 20, 2021Sustainability award to recognize improvements in agricultural sustainability
The newest award to come from the Vegetable Growers News parent company, Great American Media Services, the Specialty Grower Sustainability Award seeks to recognize a grower or farming operation that has put in major efforts to improve sustainability in their operation. The efforts can be reflected in several categories, including waste water management, soil health, climate control labor, advocacy and more.
Sustainability in agriculture is a priority for Valent U.S.A., the sponsor of the inaugural Specialty Grower Sustainability Award. Valent’s sustainability commitment lies across the pillars of people, planet and productivity. It delivers on this commitment by researching and developing a wide variety of grower solutions that support the sustainable agricultural practices the world needs to feed, clothe and provide fuel for us all today and for future generations.
“Our world relies on agriculture and as a part of the industry it is essential that we take a leadership role in protecting resources to help keep our industry strong for the next generation,” said Matt Plitt, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Valent U.S.A.
“Our ambition is to power continuous improvement of growers and retailers, and this award will recognize those who embody that goal,” Plitt said.
Call for nominations open Feb. 1, 2021. The last day for nominations will be April 16, 2021.
To learn more about Valent’s sustainability efforts, visit Valent.com/Sustainability.