NYS AG Society News<\/p>\n
Apply or Nominate during August<\/p>\n
(Aug. 2014) The New York State Agricultural Society improves our state\u2019s agriculture through education, leadership development, and recognition programs.\u00a0 The deadline for awards is nearing and the Ag Society wants your input:<\/p>\n
* Does your farm have a planned and meaningful farm safety program to prevent injuries, reduce down-time and, more importantly, save lives?<\/p>\n
* Which journalists are doing an accurate and positive job reporting on agriculture in your area?<\/p>\n
* Got bicentennial or century farms? Which families in the eastern half of New York state have continuously operated their farms for 100 years, 200 years or more?<\/p>\n
* What farms and other agricultural businesses in your area demonstrate quality, leadership and innovation deserving Business of the Year recognition?<\/p>\n
* Which individual or group has made a significant effort to improve the understanding of New York agriculture to earn this year\u2019s Ag Promotion Award?<\/p>\n
* Who would you nominate for the Ag Society\u2019s highest honor \u2013 the Distinguished Service Citation \u2013 someone who has dedicated his or her life\u2019s work to New York agriculture?<\/p>\n