How to award your favorite agriculturalist!
To Nominate:
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Click Nominate Now button relative to award you are nominating for
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Please provide the name, contact information, and a brief paragraph about the nominee and their work relative to the award
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If possible please provide 4-5 photos showcasing nominee's work
This award is given to highlight longstanding service to Arizona agriculture.
Eligibility:
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Be an individual or couple involved in agriculture
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Must have contributed significantly to Arizona's agriculture industry
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Does not have to be a Farm Bureau member
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The nominee must have been nominated by the county Farm Bureau in the last five years
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Seated elected officials are not eligible
This award highlights longstanding service to agriculture and significant contributions to their county or Arizona Farm Bureaus.
Eligibility:
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Be an individual or family involved in agriculture
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Nominee must first have been recognized by their county Farm Bureau within the last five years
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Must have contributed significantly to their county or state Farm Bureaus
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Must be a Farm Bureau member
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Seated elected officials are not eligible
This award highlights the importance of persons who produce the food and fiber around which the agricultural industry revolves.
Eligibility:
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Be an individual or couple involved in agriculture
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Nominee must first have been recognized by their county Farm Bureau within the last five years
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Must have contributed significantly to an issue impacting Arizona agriculture
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Must be a Farm Bureau member
This award highlights the achievements of farmers, ranchers, rural businesses and universities in the areas of environmental stewardship.
Eligibility:
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Be a farmer/rancher/business/university with outstanding achievements in agricultural environmental stewardship
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Nominee must first have been recognized by their county Farm Bureau within the last five years
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Does not have to be a Farm Bureau member
This award highlights the dedication of accurate and informative agriculture stories on traditional and social media platforms.
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Print, radio, or television newsperson in mainstream media; OR an individual or business who uses their social media platform to share about agriculture
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Does not have to be a Farm Bureau member
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For this nomination please also submit screenshots or links of their work as well as a letter of recommendation by a representative of the agriculture community who has worked with them in a media capacity
Each year Maricopa County presents an award for a farmer, rancher, teacher, or program that educates the public on agriculture.
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Can be a farm or ranch that does field trips, festivals or other outreach programs, educators, FFA, or 4-H groups that work with students in educating them about different aspects of agriculture
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Does not have to be a Farm Bureau member​