SurePoint Ag Earns Kansas Governor's Award of Excellence

Oct 19, 2023

The Kansas Department of Commerce says at its recent 2023 To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Atwood, Kan.-based SurePoint Ag Systems won the 2023 Governor’s Award of Excellence. To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards recognizes businesses and individuals from across Kansas for their outstanding contributions to Kansas communities and the state’s economy.

Founded in 2007, SurePoint Ag specializes in providing solutions for the control and application of liquid and dry fertilizer, seed and chemicals. The company has more than 70 full-time employees and numerous seasonal workers.

Source : Farm Equipment

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