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The Aggie Awards are given to recognize Yakima farmers and businesses for their significant contributions to the farming community and for providing advancement of ecological and economic practices that continually make agriculture sustainable and secure for the valley's future.
This year, we are combining the Aggie Awards Dinner with the Hop Growers Association and their Hoptoberfest Dinner. Tickets are $75 and will include dinner, music and dancing, silent auction, and a broad selection of craft beers. All proceeds benefit the American Hop Museum in Toppenish, WA. To purchase tickets, please call 509-453-4749 or visit the Hop Growers website here.
Award Categories
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Ag Friendly Business of the Year
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Conservation Minded Farmer of the Year
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Association of the Year
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Most Diverse Farmer
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Ag Tourism Farmer of the Year
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Most Supportive of the Local Community
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Most Involved in the Farming Community
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Most Globally Connected
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Oldest Farm Award
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The Love of Farming and the Yakima Farmer Award of the Year -- Sponsored by Central Valley Bank
VOTE NOW!
Please join us at the Aggie Awards Dinner Friday, January 6th, at 5pm.
How to qualify:
You may apply for the award or be nominated by others. Agricultural organizations are strongly encouraged to submit nominations to highlight the achievements of their members. Nominees must have:
• Made a significant contribution that will affect, influence and/or advance the ecological and economic stability of farming in the state of Washington;
• A record of accomplishment in research, technical or practical advancement or education; and,
• A long-standing commitment and contribution to the Yakima farming community.
*Last day for submitting nominations is Dec 31st, 2011.
2011 Winners
Ag Friendly business of the year - Foremost Pump
Conservation minded farmer of the year - Roy Farms
Assoc of the Year - Yakima Farm Bureau
Most Diverse farmer - Bouchey Farms
Ag Tourism farmer of the year - Wineglass Cellars
Most Supportive of Local Community - Bouchey Potatoes
Most Involved in farming community - Dan Newhouse
Oldest farm - Carpenter Ranches
Most Globally Connected - Green Acre Farms
Love of Farming | Yakima Valley Award of the Year - Charlie De La Chapelle Sr.
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