A farmer known for being a superb producer, a progressive business person, an excellent land steward and a proven servant-leader is of Master Farmer caliber. Candidates must be from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia. Farm size is not a criteria. While farm couples or partners may be nominated, farm businesses do not qualify since this award honors outstanding individuals.

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The Master Farmer award is co-sponsored by American Agriculturist and Cooperative Extension in the above-noted states. Since 1927, 669 men and women from the five Mid-Atlantic states have received this award. From their ranks have come numerous state and national ag leaders and state agricultural secretaries.

Nominations for the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer awards program are open. Any person or organization may nominate individual candidates from the above states. Just send their name(s), mailing addresses and phone numbers to: Master Farmer Program, 5227 Baltimore Pike, Littlestown, PA 17340. Or fax that information to 717-359-0250. Or email those details to [email protected].

Make sure addresses are complete and phone numbers are current. Applications will be mailed or emailed to the candidates. Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2017. The sooner you nominate them the better since candidates will need to return completed applications by late March. Judging will be done soon thereafter. For more information, call (717) 359-0150 or email [email protected].

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