Congratulations to Kyle Jones, Heartland Coop, Slater, Iowa, on winning the 2008 Ag-Chem Operator of the Year Contest.

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He's the guy who never says "no" when you call in the middle of the night. He's flexible and reliable, a leader in providing his best services to customers, no matter what. And, he's always ready to run - through the long hours, rough terrain and tough conditions. And, now you have the chance to pay back your custom applicator for all his hard work. Show him the appreciation you feel for his dedication and commitment to your operation.

Does your custom applicator have what it takes to be the next Ag-Chem Operator of the Year? Each quarter throughout 2009 we’ll be announcing a finalist for the Ag-Chem Operator of the Year contest. Recognize your best operator for a job well done. He’ll receive a certificate of acknowledgement, and the chance to win a Harley Davidson and a trip to the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Convention in December. Judging criteria includes experience, quality of work, customer service, community involvement and overall dedication to the job. Remember, we’ll be selecting finalists throughout the year, so get your nominations in now.

Thank you for your interest in the 2009 Operator of the Year Program. The nomination period for this year’s program has closed, and the Operator of the Year winner will be selected at the upcoming Agricultural Retailers Association Conference & Exposition, December 1-3 at Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl.

Please visit the site again soon to see the finalists for the 2009 Operator of the Year, and we encourage you to nominate your “go to” operator for the program in 2010. Nominations for the 2010 Operator of the Year will open in January 2010, and finalists will be chosen throughout the year.