AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design,
manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and
precision ag technology, announced Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee
its 2021 Sowing Good Deeds award winner. The award recognizes the
committee’s charitable services, civic involvement and educational
activities in the community of Burke, South Dakota. It was
presented during the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)
2021 Awards Banquet in Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of the prize, the
Burke Stampede Rodeo receives a new Massey Ferguson® 4700 Series
tractor from Butte Implement Company of Butte, Nebraska.
“Whether it’s in the field or in the arena, AGCO
is dedicated to the success of American agriculture,” said Matt
LeCroy, director, marketing hay and forage for Massey Ferguson
North America. “We applaud the efforts of PRCA rodeo committees
across the country who dedicate time, talent and funds to improving
their communities. There’s so much more to these organizations,
and, this year, we’re excited to recognize the Burke Stampede Rodeo
Committee for the hard work they do within their community to
provide education, entertainment and support.”
AGCO implemented the Sowing Good Deeds program
five year ago with a goal of highlighting PRCA rodeo committees who
go above and beyond in their charitable endeavors, making positive
impacts in their local ag communities. The contest is open to
committees in the 48 contiguous states and the District of
Columbia, and each year the company receives nominations from
across the country. Participants are evaluated on their commitment
to community involvement, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to
adapt to challenges and overcome adversity. Five finalists are
announced at the end of October, with the overall winner recognized
during the opening of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
“Our 600-plus PRCA rodeos raise millions of
dollars for their local charities across the country,” said Tom
Glause, PRCA CEO. “Since 2017, the AGCO Sowing Good Deeds program
has allowed us to recognize and reward committees for their
charitable efforts. We couldn’t be prouder of the Burke
Stampede Rodeo and all our committees, volunteers and rodeo
athletes who all contribute to make a difference for local
communities and their citizens.”
For more than 30 years, the Burke Stampede Rodeo
Committee has worked to involve community members in the sport of
rodeo. In addition to the PRCA-sanctioned event, the group hosts
several rodeos, including a high school, 4-H and junior rodeo, as
well as a 4-H horse show and several play nights for youth ages
2-14. These events serve hundreds of local youth and their
families, providing a safe, family-friendly environment for
participation and education.
Outside the arena, Burke Stampede Rodeo
Committee members actively participate in community improvement
initiatives. In 2021, this included launching the first FFA chapter
in Gregory County and raising more than $8,500 for supplies,
uniforms and conference attendance. Group members also organized
the first South Dakota ranch-to-school program, which donates local
beef for service in school cafeterias.
Additionally, Burke is still recovering from a
tornado that ripped through the town in August 2019, damaging
homes, businesses and community structures, including the local
school. Rodeo committee members have led efforts through the Burke
Long-Term Recovery Group, which raised and allocated $340,000.
“We’re excited to be named the 2021 Sowing Good
Deeds winner,” said Billie Sutton, president of the Burke Riding
Club. “We are a small organization who tries hard to make a big
impact on our community, working hard to provide the best rodeo
experience we can for the youth and families in our region. Being
recognized for these efforts and receiving equipment from Massey
Ferguson to help further our goals is a big deal. We’re truly
honored.”
For more information on the Burke Stampede Rodeo
Committee, visit www.facebook.com/BurkeStampede/. More information
on the Sowing Good Deeds award, including profiles of other 2021
finalists, can be found at
www.masseyferguson.com/en_us/sowinggooddeeds/. Visit prorodeo.com
for the latest PRCA news and more information on local rodeo
committees.
MEDIA
CONTACTS: Bob
Blakely, AGCO | Bob.Blakely@AGCOCorp.com | 770-232-8018Arielle
Windham, Flint Group | Arielle.Windham@flint-group.com |
701-499-2169
Massey Ferguson is a registered trademark of
AGCO. Sowing Good Deeds is a US only contest, open to PRCA Rodeo
Committees located in the 48 United States and the District of
Columbia. Void in Alaska, Hawaii and outside the United States.
About AGCOAGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader
in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural
machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers customer value
through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands
like Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®.
Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO’s full line of
equipment and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had
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About PRCAThe PRCA, headquartered in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, is recognized as the unsurpassed leader
in sanctioning the sport of professional rodeo. The PRCA's mission
is to unify membership in providing an innovative fan experience,
to grow the sport of professional rodeo and provide new expanded
opportunities for our membership and sponsors. Since 1986, the PRCA
has paid out more than $1 billion in prize money to its
contestants. The PRCA offers the best cowboys and the best rodeos,
delivering the best fan experience while positively impacting our
communities and embracing the spirit of the West. A
membership-based organization, the PRCA sanctioned 732 events
in 2019, and there are more than 40 million rodeo fans in the
U.S. The PRCA televises the sport's premier events, with the
world-renowned Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on The Cowboy Channel
and RFD-TV and streaming on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus
App. The PRORODEO® Tour and RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo also
air on The Cowboy Channel and RFD-TV, and the PRCA on Cowboy
Channel Plus App. PRCA-sanctioned rodeos donate more than $40
million to local and national charities every year. For
comprehensive coverage of the cowboy sport, read ProRodeo
Sports News, the official publication of the PRCA, and make sure to
check out the digital edition of PSN. The
digital PSN and daily updates of news and results can be
found on the PRCA's official
website, www.prorodeo.com.
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