US: Valent awards Florida student scholarship for organic training

Valent announced that University of Florida Doctor of Plant Medicine student Morgan Byron has received a $1,500 research scholarship for the development of organic training materials for growers, Pest Control Advisors (PCAs), consultants and retailers.

The training helps participants understand the benefits of the broad Valent Organic Solutions portfolio, which includes biological insecticides, fungicide, plant growth regulators and root enhancement products.

"Valent is dedicated to not only leading, but also supporting the growing community," said Jim Hansen, marketing manager with Valent. "Morgan helped to expand the knowledge and support of Valent Organic Solutions so that growers can be more informed of the valuable tools available to improve and protect their crops."

Byron was presented the scholarship as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week at the University of Florida by her academic advisor Dr. Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, her organic project supervisor Dr. Danielle Treadwell, and Valent sales representative Sarah Markle.

"Morgan is a prime example of the next generation of research and innovation in agriculture," said Markle. "We greatly appreciate all of her efforts in helping Valent and wish her the best after she graduates from the university this fall."

Featured products in the Valent Organic Solutions portfolio include PyGanic Crop Protection EC, Azera Insecticide, DiPel DF and DiPel 10G Biological Insecticides, XenTari Biological Insecticide, Veratran D Insecticide and Actinovate AG Biological Fungicide.

For more information:
valent.com/organics