Valent U.S.A launches “Relentless As You” contest, celebrating stories of growers across America -A total of $15,000 to be awarded to charities throughout the country

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Publish time: 19th March, 2015      Source: Walnut Creek, California, USA
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Valent U.S.A launches “Relentless As You” contest, celebrating stories of growers across America -A total of $15,000 to be awarded to charities throughout the countryValent U.S.A launches “Relentless As You” contest, celebrating stories of growers across America -A total of $15,000 to be awarded to charities throughout the country" title="Share this link on Facebook">Walnut Creek, California, USAFebruary 26, 2015Today, Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced the national launch of “Relentless As You,” a contest that aims to recognize the relentless spirit of the American Farmer and growers who go above and beyond in their communities and farming operations. The contest will run through National Ag Week March 28, 2015, on www.cnchemicals.com;We all know a grower who embodies the strength, determination and relentlessness it takes to deliver food and fiber to our communities, and this contest – and our new Relentless campaign – recognizes these hard-working growers and spotlights their personal stories, sacrifices and achievements,” said Meg Brodman, senior manager – marketing communications, Valent U.S.A. Corporation, “www.cnchemicals.com honors growers for their hard work by showcasing the personal stories of growers and celebrating the relentless spirit of the American farmer today.”To enter, growers must submit a 100-word description of their relentless spirit of dedication and determination to succeed on the farm and in the community accompanied by a photo or video. Growers can nominate themselves or be nominated by a family member, friend or neighbor.At the conclusion of the contest, a panel of judges from Valent will choose five national winners, who best exemplify a relentless way of living. A $1,000 grant will be awarded in the winner’s name to a local 501(c)(3) charity of the winner’s choice. In addition, a $500 grant to a local 501(c)(3) charity will be given in each winner’s respective local retailer’s name.  This contest is part of the company’s “Relentless” campaign, which highlights the relentlessness of preemergence herbicide products, specifically Valor® Herbicide, Valor XLT Soybean Herbicide, Fierce® Herbicide and Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide. These products fight tough weeds before they emerge, ultimately providing clean fields which lead to healthy crops. To learn more about the campaign, view the video at the bottom of the page.Contest overview: On February 26, 2015, entrants can visit www.cnchemicals.com to enter or nominate a grower Entrants share 100-word description of how they/their nominee exemplifies a relentlessness along with photo or video Contest concludes on National Ag Week March 28, 2015 On April 10, 2015, Valent will notify the five winners On April 29, 2015, a $1,000 and $500 grant will be awarded to the winning grower and retailer’s local charity. This includes but is not limited to the local food bank, 4H, FFA and school district.For the official rules and additional contest details visit www.cnchemicals.com news from: Valent USA CorporationWebsite: http://www.cnchemicals.com/: March 19, 2015The news item on this page is copyright by the organization where it originatedFair use notice