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Urick wins $2,500 for Ag in the Classroom

Lisa Depies

Kevin Urick, third from left, recently won $2,500 for Ag in the Classroom through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program sponsored by Monsanto. Farmers in Henry County were invited to enter the contest, with each entry earning $1 for United Way programs in Henry County. The winner was able to select a non-profit ag program to receive the funds. Pictured are, from left: Brian Manahan, regional sales manager for Monsanto’s Kruger Seeds; Jack Powers, district sales manager with Kruger seeds; Urick; Paula Janson, Henry County Ag in the Classroom coordinator; Steve Vandike, local sales representative for Kruger Seeds; and Nancy Wiese, principal at Millikin Elementary School. Ag in the Classroom provides activities and information about agriculture to all elementary students in Henry County. Janson said the $2,500 donation will purchase a year’s worth of supplies for the program.

Kevin Urick recently won $2,500 for Ag in the Classroom through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program sponsored by Monsanto. Farmers in Henry County were invited to enter the contest, with each entry earning $1 for United Way programs in Henry County. The winner was able to select a non-profit ag program to receive the funds.