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American Agri-Women Partners with
Valent U.S.A. on ‘Drive Across America’
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., August 4, 2015 — American Agri-Women is celebrating 40 years of advocating for agriculture with its “Drive Across America,” a five-month educational and advocacy tour. Valent U.S.A. of Walnut Creek, Calif., is a sponsor of the drive.
AAW is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women. Valent develops and markets products in the U.S. and Canada that protect agricultural crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health.
“Valent’s commitment to agriculture helps farmers be good stewards of the land, producing some of the best food in the world. We are pleased to have them join us on our Drive Across America as we celebrate agriculture,” says President Sue McCrum.
Valent products include a well-known line of quality herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and plant growth regulator products for agricultural, seed protection and professional use. Valent is a leader in marketing and sales of both traditional chemical products and also biorational products developed by its affiliate, Valent BioSciences Corp.
“Valent is proud to sponsor the AAW Drive Across America,” said Meg Brodman, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications at Valent U.S.A. Corp. “Women have always been part of American agriculture, and today specifically comprise 30 percent of all U.S. producers. At Valent, we celebrate diversity of thought and insight in all aspects of our business. As the industry changes and the next phase of talent and leadership takes hold, we embrace the skills and insight of women in agriculture.”
McCrum and other leaders are driving in a specially wrapped pick-up truck, participating in educational, network and advocacy events hosted by AAW’s more than 50 affiliates. The Drive will finish at the 2015 annual convention in Portland, Maine.
Drive Across America Sponsors
Leading agriculture, agri-business and marketing organizations are sponsoring the Drive Across America:
§ McCain Foods USA processes potatoes from family farmers throughout North America.
§ Bayer CropScienceisa global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials.A stop will be held onJune 12at Bayer’sBee Care Centerin North Carolina.
§ Penobscot McCrumis a vertically integrated company that specializes in every aspect of potatoes.
§ TheRenewable Fuels Assn.is the authoritative voice of the U.S. ethanol industry.
§ Syngentais one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries dedicated to this purpose: Bringing plant potential to life.
§ CCI Marketingis a leading agricultural public relations and marketing firm and supports AAW with its AgPR news service.
§ CoBankis a member of theFarm Credit System, a nationwide network supporting the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture and the nation's rural economy.
§ ValentU.S.A.develops and markets products that protect agricultural crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health.
§ Freestyle Productionsis a full-service event production company that produces dynamic videos, webcasts, events and more.
§ Sunrise Agricultural Associatesis global network of agricultural, legal and educational professionals.
Agri-Pulse Communicationsis media partner for the Drive. Agri-Pulse is a diversified communications firm that is a trusted farm and rural policy resource in Washington, D.C.Throughout the drive, follow Agri-Pulse Communications for news updates and special interviews.
AAW’s more than 50 state and commodity affiliates are also supporting the campaign through events, financial support and more.
About American Agri-Women
American Agri-Women promotes the welfare of our national security through a safe and reliable food, fiber and mineral supply. Since 1974, AAW members have worked together to educate consumers; advocate for agriculture; and offer networking and professional development opportunities. Go to the AAW web site for more information and to join, www.americanagriwomen.org. Find AAW on social media at: Facebook.com/AgriWomen/ and Twitter.com/Women4Ag/ (@Women4Ag).
Follow the event on Twitter with the hashtag #AAW40years or follow the event on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/AgriWomen/.
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PHOTO CAPTION: American Agri-Women is celebrating 40 years of advocating for agriculture with its “Drive Across America.” Valent is a Drive Across America sponsor.
Contact: Lynn Woolf, vice president of communications, 316-648-3717,