Three agribusinesses receive 4R honors

INDIANAPOLIS— Agribusiness Council of Indiana announced that three companies achieved 4R Nutrient Stewardship program certifications.

• Crop Fertility Specialists in Rossville: Year Four Certified.

• The Andersons in Waterloo: Year Four Certified.

• Advanced Agrilytics: Year Two Certified.

“The 4R Nutrient Stewardship program leans on scientific and proven practices that benefit the farmer and our society,” said Bruce Kettler, ACI president and CEO.

“These Agribusiness Council of Indiana members are an integral part of helping their farmer customers set and obtain their production goals. These businesses bring value to their communities by sharing the latest environmental stewardship practices such as 4R.”

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program is a voluntary program for ACI members that encourages agricultural retailers and independent crop consultants to adopt proven best practices through the 4Rs — using the right source of nutrients at the right rate and right time in the right place.

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program occurs on a three-year certification cycle where a retail location is audited on a set of standards developed by the Nutrient Stewardship Council.

This set of standards outlines best practices to be implemented. Each requirement is evaluated each audit period by a private, third-party auditor via an in-person audit to earn or maintain certification.

Learn more at www.inagribiz.org/indiana-4r-certification.