Willard and West Inducted into Fertilizer Hall of Fame

Ag Retailers Association
Ag Retailers Association
(ARA)

Congratulations to De Willard with ARA member Willard Agri-Service, and Ford B. West, former president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute for their recent induction into the Fertilizer Hall of Fame. These two very deserving individuals were recently recognized at the Southwestern Fertilizer Conference in San Antonio, Texas. 

Fertilizer Hall of Fame
Photo credit: Steven Beckley

 

 

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