Скачать или смотреть FN5 Daily: Vegetable industry all-stars earn recognition

The Great Lakes EXPO, for the first time, was held virtually earlier this week. Over 100 educational sessions were offered during the annual event that brings together fruit, vegetable and greenhouse growers from across the county and around the world. During the convention, the Michigan Vegetable Council presented its annual awards.

Gene Kokx was presented with the 2020 Master Farmer Award. He was selected for his outstanding farming practices, as well as cooperation with Michigan State University researchers and Extension educators and leadership roles in the vegetable industry and local community. Hart, Michigan based Eugene Kokx Farms, is a 4th generation family vegetable operation, whose major crop is asparagus.

The Master Farmer Associate Award was presented to MSU Extension Educator Ron Goldy. This award recognizes an individual who, while not directly involved in farming, has had a significant impact on the well-being of the vegetable industry in Michigan.