2009 U.S. Regional Winners Announced!

 
 
 
 
   

The Environmental Respect Awards Selection Panel met Thursday, May 7 and U.S. Regional Winners have been announced. The companies listed above will be honored on Capitol Hill in July, where the National winner will be named. STORY

2009 International Winners Announced

Creative Stewardship

Celebrating at Sunrise Coop.


“Winning the Environmental Respect Award makes me proud of who I am, the company I work for and being one of the best in the industry. We are always looking for new ways to improve. No one can stand still in this ever-changing world."

Sylvia Fox, The McGregor Company, Genessee, Idaho

United States
The Best Grower is an Educated Grower

Sims Fertilizer & Chemical, Osborne, KS, is concerned with the safety and education of the growers and community that it serves.

Indonesia:
Only the Highest Quality

Reporting and reconfirming to its vendors has helped Andall Hasa Prima, PT of Bandar Lampung to discourage the trade of low quality and illegal products.

Egypt:
Countering Counterfeits

Agrimatco is far more than just a local supplier; it has more than 42 branches across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Europe, Central Asia, China, and most recently, Vietnam.

Colombia:
Respect is Key

"We are always motivated to find environmental programs to apply in our business and region," says German Escudero, crop engineer for Agroganadero Ltda.

China:
Quality Products and Safe Handling 

According to Purchasing Manager Xu Lin, Shanghai AMPC has made a "significant effort that educates farmers to avoid improper use of pesticides."