Milling Journal

ND Grain Growers Assn. Awards ND Rep. Earl Pomeroy Wheat Advocate Award

Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) was presented with one of the wheat industry’s highest award Tuesday by the North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Byron Richard and a contingent of wheat producers from around the state.

The 2007 Wheat Advocate Award was awarded to Pomeroy for his service to the wheat industry, particularly for his continued efforts to finalize a new farm bill.

“Representative Pomeroy saw the need for a new Farm Bill and this award is in recognition of his hard work in getting both the House and Senate together to reach a decision when we thought all was lost,” said NDGGA President Byron Richard.

“Producers across the state have benefitted from his hard work for the wheat industry.”

The Wheat Advocate Award is given annually to Members of Congress who have demonstrated support for the wheat industry above and beyond the norm.

Those receiving the 2007 Wheat Advocate Award include:

• Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) • Rep. Marion Berry (D-Ark.)

• Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-Kan.)

• Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.)

• Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas)

• Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho)

• Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.)

• Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.)

• Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.)

Recipients of the NAWG awards are chosen by the NAWG Domestic Policy Committee and approved by the NAWG Board of Directors at the organization’s fall meeting, typically held in October.

The awards are, therefore, based on support given since the fall of the previous year.

These awards are also approved by the recipient’s state wheat association, when applicable.

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