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Hoosiers recognized at Celebration of Agriculture

Four Hoosiers were recently recognized for their leadership and commitment to Indiana agriculture.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch presented Beth Bechdol and Jay Akridge with the 2017 AgriVision Award during the Celebration of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair.

Crouch says their passion and expertise has led to countless innovations, and they represent the very best of Indiana agriculture.

Bechdol is director of agribusiness strategies at Ice Miller and president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana.

Akridge is currently serving as Purdue’s Interim Provost and Executive President for Academic Affairs and Diversity.

The Purdue Extension Women in Agriculture Award was also presented at the ceremony. Jane Hardisty, state conservation with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service received the Leadership award and Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, northeast Indiana farmer, received the Achievement award.

Purdue Extension director Jason Henderson said this year’s award was unique because both women share a commitment to conservation.

The Women in Agriculture Leadership Award recognizes women in policymaking and agribusiness and the Achievement Award recognizes women directly involved in the home farming operation.

The AgriVision Award recognizes Hoosier who demonstrate leadership to maximize Indiana agriculture.

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