The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is accepting applications for the 2019 Ag Exporter of the Year award. The award recognizes outstanding companies for their efforts to increase exports of Michigan food and agriculture products.

Companies of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Eligibility is limited to Michigan food and agriculture producers, manufacturers or shippers of good reputation and good standing in the business community that are aggressively pursuing international markets and increasing export sales. Products must be more than 50% grown, processed or manufactured in Michigan.

The winner of the Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year award is selected by export industry representatives based on export growth, innovation and the pursuit of new export markets.

The award was first given in 2006. Previous winners include Dr. John’s Candies, Bayside Best Beans, Star of the West Milling, Continental Dairy, Connor Sports, Graceland Fruit, Cherry Central, Zeeland Farm Service, Walters Gardens, Honee Bear Canning, Cooperative Elevator Co. and the Michigan Apple Committee.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 15.

For more information and an application, visit michigan.gov/agexport or contact Jamie Zmitko-Somers at 517-284-5738

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