Hoosier Ag Leaders Awarded Top Award

Main Street at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (photo provided)

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Two longstanding members of Indiana’s agricultural community have been awarded the state’s highest ag honor. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has announced Doug Leman and Robert Waltz as recipients of the 2021 AgriVision Award. The honor, now in its 15^th year, was presented at the Indiana State Fair. The ISDA says the award was created to recognize leaders who have dedicated their life to enhancing the agriculture industry.

“These two outstanding agricultural leaders have been pillars in their respective industries throughout their careers,” said Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “They both have contributed so much time, effort, and knowledge to their peers.”

Leman previously served as executive director of the Indiana Dairy Producers where he advocated for the state’s dairy producers. The commendation says Leman “truly defines servant leadership while empowering future generations of dairy leaders.”

The other recipient, Robert Waltz, recently retired as Indiana State Chemist and Seed Commissioner after 14 years in the role.

The ISDA says under Waltz’s leadership, the Office of the Indiana State Chemist successfully administered regulatory programs and laws pertaining to products like, pesticides, animal feeds, pet foods, seeds and fertilizers.