news on the grow
• Running an efficient fleet of
vehicles that supply plants to
five states: Utah, Colorado,
Wyoming, Idaho and Montana
• Giving back to the local com-
munity
For more information, visit
Rancho Tissue Technologies at
www.ranchotissue.com or Olson’s
Greenhouse at www.ogg.com. For
information on SCS (Scientifi c Cer-
tifi cation Systems) or the VeriFlora
label, visit www.verifl ora.com.
Ball Sustainability
Report Highlights Green
Accomplishments
Ball Horticultural Company, an
internationally renowned breeder,
producer and wholesale distrib-
utor of ornamental plants, recently
released its fi rst sustainability
report, which presents the sustain-
Syngenta Launches
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able measures implemented by Ball
Photo Competition
entities worldwide.
As a plant breeding and hor- Syngenta recently launched its
ticultural distribution company 2010 Photo Prize competition to
with 3,300 employees on six con- recognize and reward outstanding Bestsellers
tinents operating in 20 countries, photography centered on the
Ball recognizes it is a complex theme “Bringing plant potential to
and challenging process always to life,” which mirrors the company’s
make sustainable decisions — and slogan. The competition is open to
Our customers expect superior quality
accepts the challenge with enthu- amateur and professional photog-
and reliable service with competitive prices.
siasm and optimism. raphers alike, and entries will be
The three key areas addressed in accepted through June 20.
You can depend on us. Always.
the report are: First, second and third prizes of
• Creating a sustainable supply $8,000, $5,000 and $3,000, respec-
chain tively, will be sponsored by Canon.
• Developing, sourcing and dis- “To mark Syngenta’s 10th anni-
tributing sustainable products versary, our company purpose has
• Advancing social and environ- been chosen as the theme of this
mental stewardship. year’s competition.” said Jonathan
“We have witnessed some Seabrook, head of corporate affairs.
remarkable innovations, exciting “The rich diversity of plants is cen-
new products and groundbreaking tral to both our business and global
processes from our locations agriculture, and photography is
around the world,” said Drew the ideal medium through which
Effron, product manager for Ball to capture that diversity.”
Innovations. “This report presents The 2010 Photo Prize seeks out-
a snapshot of our most signifi cant standing images of plants, land-
sustainability accomplishments.” scapes, communities and tech-
The eco-friendly virtual report nologies in the context of global
can be found on Ball’s website, agriculture. An international jury
www.ballhort.com/sustainable will convene after the submission
report, where it can easily be shared deadline to assess the entries,
digitally via e-mail. which will be judged on criteria
available at www.syngentaphoto.
com. A separate internal competi-
tion is also open to all Syngenta
employees. A website dedicated
simply the best
to the photo prize will feature
photos as they are submitted and
Pöppelmann Plastics USA LLC
showcase winners and entries
2180 Heart Drive | P.O. Box 459
Claremont, NC 28610
from previous years.
Phone 828-466-9500
For more information, visit
Toll free 866-886-1556
www.syngenta.com or www.
Fax 828-466-9529
growmorefromless.com.
teku@poppelmannUSA.com
www.teku.com
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