2021 4R Advocate Program to Launch on August 5th

The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 4R Advocate program, starting with the acceptance of nominations for the 2021 4R Advocate awards. This program recognizes farmers and fertilizer retailers for their commitment to sound nutrient stewardship using the 4Rs. Using 4R practices most applicable to their operations, farmers improve return on their nutrient inputs and decrease environmental impact.

Advocate nominations will open on August 5th and are due no later than Friday, October 30, 2020. Details, materials and entry forms for retailers and industry partners to nominate farmers are available online at nutrientstewardship.org/advocates/become-an-advocate/. Entry forms offer easy directions for farmers and retailers to document their efforts to apply the 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles and to chart results. Applicants can also read previous winners’ stories on the same website.

The 2021 4R Advocate winners will be announced in mid-December. They will participate in an all-expense-paid trip to the 2021 Commodity Classic, which is scheduled for March 4-6, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. TFI will honor the 4R Advocate growers and nominating retailers during an awards banquet that takes place during the event. Special guests, media, and previous 4R Advocate award winners will also be in attendance.