National Farm-City Council Seeks Nominations for Eastin Award

By CnAgri2012-08-16 20:04:59 Print

The National Farm-City Council, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents, is seeking nominations for its second annual Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award. The award pays tribute to an outstanding individual who has contributed to Farm-City activities as an advocate for accurate communications between rural and urban audiences.

The national award is in honor of Dr. Charles Eastin, DVM, who played a fundamental role in Farm-City activities.

Nominees to the Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award can be any person 25-years-old or older, who has actively supported national, state or local Farm-City initiatives. He or she can be nominated by anyone active in a Farm-City program.

The award will be presented to the recipient at the National Farm-City Symposium and Farm-City Week kickoff luncheon on November 13 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The winner will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

To nominate an individual, go to the National Farm-City Council website at www.farmcity.org by September 30 or call 202-406-3706.