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Nominations sought for 2009 Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame inducteeOklahoma Nominations are being accepted for this year's recipient of the Governor's Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture. The person selected will become the 2009 inductee into the Oklahoma Agricultural Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted until close of business Feb. 6. Induction into the Hall of Fame will be held at the state Capitol in conjunction with Oklahoma Ag Day on March 24. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture distributes nomination forms and accepts the completed applications. An independent selection committee comprised of leaders from various agricultural organizations chooses each year's inductee. Nomination forms are available from the ODA by calling Jason Harvey, 405-522-5563, at the agency web page at www.oda.state.ok.us, or by writing Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Ag Hall of Fame, 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Any living person who derives the bulk of their income, or has retired from an agricultural enterprise, is eligible for nomination. Candidates for consideration are agricultural leaders who have exemplified personal values, dedication to community service, excelled in production and performance and who have provided a strong role model for the state's youth. "This is the most prestigious award in Oklahoma agriculture and it's something everyone involved in Oklahoma agriculture look forward to each year," said Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Terry Peach. "Our nation's foundation was built on agriculture and it is imperative that we recognize the importance of this industry for our future." Last year's inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame was the late Paul Hitch, Guymon, Okla., agriculturist. Hitch passed away shortly before the awards ceremony. 12/15/08 Date: 12/11/08 Advertisement
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