GROWMARK Employees Earn Microsoft Certification

Five GROWMARK Information Management Systems (IMS) employees earned Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications by passing the Microsoft Dynamics Financials version 10.0 exam.

The globally-recognized standard of demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Dynamics was earned by: John Bevill, applications specialist; John Boitnott, applications support specialist; Rachel Hensley, applications support specialist; Brandy Passmore, applications support specialist; and Sally Whaley, applications specialist.

This certification is one of the requirements for GROWMARK to maintain Gold Certified status with Microsoft.

Charlesworth named C-FAR Chairman of the Board

Jim Charlesworth, GROWMARK marketing research director, has been named chairman of the board for the Illinois Council for Food and Agricultural Research (C-FAR). He has served on the board for four years.

C-FAR’s mission is to advance profitable, consumer-sensitive, environmentally sound food, agricultural, and related systems by securing funding for relevant research and outreach and fostering public participation in program guidance.

2010 GROWMARK Media Day

The third annual GROWMARK Media Day was held on March 23. The group of media representatives from across Illinois toured three System facilities and listened to presentations by GROWMARK division representatives.

Tour stops included the Alpha Distribution Center, WESTERN GRAIN MARKETING, and Sunrise Ag Service Company's Illinois River facility in Havana.

Participants enjoyed the tour format and commented they learned a great deal from all the presenters.