Chamber seeks nominees for awards at NARC field day banquet

The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee and the Northern Agricultural Research Center are looking for nominations of people in the agriculture industry to be awarded at the NARC Field Day and Ag Appreciation Banquet June 21 at the research center at Fort Assiniboine.

The Chamber again is partnering with Montana State University and NARC to hold the field day and banquet to celebrate the history of agriculture in the area and the breakthroughs in agriculture research the center has made, a press release said.

The field day and banquet includes activities, tours, a barbecue and awards.

“These awards celebrate individuals who have contributed to the strength and vitality of agriculture in our community,” the release said.

One award being presented is “Outstanding Agriculture Leader.”  This award is given to a producer who has demonstrated leadership for Montana’s agricultural industry while also being actively involved in the agricultural industry.

Some examples of qualifications for this award are listed in the release as:

• Organizational membership and leadership

• Agricultural development activities

• Publications and/or educational program involvement/support

• Community service projects

• Local, state and national accomplishments/recognition.

The other award presented is “Outstanding Agricultural Advocate.” This award is presented to a person whose primary involvement is not in agricultural production but has used great effort to promote the agricultural industry as an “outsider.” These individuals can include educators, business people, retired agriculture producers, public officials and public employees.

Qualifications for this award include:

• Role as an agricultural advocate

• Length of service to Montana agriculture

• Publications and/or educational program involvement/support

• Community service projects

• Local, state and national accomplishments/recognition

Nominations must be submitted to the Havre Chamber of Commerce, 130 Fifth Ave., PO Box 308, Havre, MT 59501 by May 11.

The chamber and NARC are also inviting sponsors to help fund the event.

If people have questions they can call the Chamber at 265-4383 or email [email protected].