A Well-Deserved Honor
When Indiana’s state government decided to jump start the Hoosier renewable fields industry, they needed a lot of help. This help came from Purdue, private industry, commodity groups, and private citizens. Two years ago. the state started recognizing some of these individuals with the Paul Dana Award. Named in honor the late IRL driver who was responsible for introducing the IRL to ethanol, the Dana Award is presented to those who have helped grow the Indiana renewable fuels industry.
This year the award was presented to the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn. These two farmer-funded organizations have implemented programs that have helped grow the Indiana ethanol and soy-diesel industries. From research to consumer promotion, the corn and soybean checkoffs have been a major force in the Indiana renewable fuels revival.
The Dana Awards is one of the best ideas state government has ever had, and the choice of the corn and soybean organizations was inspired. All Hoosier corn and soybean growers should take pride in being a part of this new energy effort.
This year’s award was presented by Lt. Governor Becky Skillman at the Indiana State Fair. Listen to the ceremony by clicking the link below.
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