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April Profile :
The Best Grower is
an Educated Grower      

Sims Fertilizer & Chemical, Osborne, KS

By Ryan Conatti

"We educate our growers on proper application techniques, encourage them to attend trade shows to learn the latest on successful farming practices, and provide them with the tools so they can be successful stewards," says Katie Lix, executive secretary of Sims Fertilizer & Chemical Co.

Sims Fertilizer & Chemical, Osborne, KS, is concerned with the safety and education of the growers and community that it serves. "We feel that everyone is a steward of the land," says Lix. The company has safety training sessions, mail-out brochures, and has even created a new Web site to help get its message out to the public.

According to Lix, Sims Fertilizer & Chemical is an ever-present force in the community of Osborne. The company participates in everything from speaking to fundraising to sponsorships. Being active volunteers and stewards in the community helps the retailer become more influential and visible to its neighbors and clients. These events also breed opportunities to spread its message about safe and proactive treatment of the environment.

From friendly reminders int he mail to the promotion of the sale of gloves, Sims Fertilizer & Chemical is protecting the land, those who cultivate it, and those who live off of it every day.