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Growers and other ag professionals invited to describe how agriculture drives their local communities to thrive
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Ten finalists will win mini touch-screen tablets
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One grand prizewinner will receive a $500 gas card and a $1,000 donation in his or her name to a favorite local charity or civic group
GREENSBORO, N.C., USA – The application period for the second annual Syngenta
Drive to Thrive contest is now open. The contest asks growers and other industry professionals to describe how agriculture makes their communities thrive. In exchange, the 10 best entries will each receive a mini touch-screen tablet and leather case. From those finalists, one grand prizewinner will receive a $500 gas card, plus
Syngenta will make a $1,000 donation in his or her name to a local charity or civic organization.
“Agriculture is the engine that drives so many communities across the U.S. to succeed,” said Wendell Calhoun, communications manager at Syngenta. “The Drive to Thrive contest gives us a chance to reward and recognize a few individuals whose talents and hard work make U.S. agriculture the leader in feeding, fueling and clothing the world.”
The process to participate is simple:
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In about 200 words, describe how agriculture makes your community thrive.
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Then, upload a photograph or video that visually supports your written entry.
The deadline for entering is June 1, 2015. Shortly after this date, a panel of judges will choose 10 finalists. Syngenta will then post all finalists’ entries on the
Thrive website and ask visitors to help choose the grand prizewinner by voting for their favorite. These votes, along with the judges’ scores, will determine the winner. Online voting ends Sept. 1, 2015, with Syngenta announcing the grand prizewinner in October.
Syngenta kicked off the Drive to
Thrive contest in 2014, when the company invited participants to describe what drove their farms or agribusinesses to succeed. Jim Cuddeback, a grower from Washington, Iowa, was the grand prizewinner.
To apply or learn more about the Drive to
Thrive contest, visit
www.syngentathrive.com. Follow Syngenta on
Twitter (@SyngentaUS) and
Facebook (Facebook.com/FarmAssist).
About Syngenta
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to
www.syngenta.com.
Media Contacts:
Wendell Calhoun
(336) 632-2649
wendell.calhoun@syngenta.com
Susan Fisher
(919) 870-5718
sfisher@gscommunications.com
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