Syngenta names #RootedInAg finalists

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Syngenta announced today the five finalists in its #RootedinAg contest. These finalists, who will each receive a mini touch-screen tablet and leather case, will now compete for the grand prize – a $500 gift card, plus a $1,000 donation to the winner’s favorite local charity or civic organization. The winner also will be featured in an upcoming issue of Thrive magazine. The competition, which began in April, invited growers and other ag professionals to describe how their agricultural roots make their families and communities thrive.  

“Agriculture plays such a key role in the success of so many communities across the country,” said Wendell Calhoun, communications manager at Syngenta. “We are proud to recognize our five #RootedinAg finalists, and thank all of our readers for their participation in this year’s contest.”

The finalists are:

• Michelle Miller from Monona, Iowa
• Cale Plowman from Douds, Iowa
• Doug Rohrer from Palmyra, Pennsylvania
• William Tabb from Eupora, Mississippi
• Shelby Watson Hampton from Brandywine, Maryland

Syngenta has posted all five winning entries to the Thrive website for online voting. Judges’ scores will be added to the online voting to determine the grand prizewinner. Voting ends Sept. 15, 2016, with Syngenta announcing the winner in October.

For more information and to vote for your favorite, go to the #RootedinAg contest page at www.syngentathrive.com.