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2005 Honorary Recognition Award
Roger Ripley
A driving force in Wisconsin agriculture for more than three decades who has enhanced the lives of countless farmers and citizens; an innovator who, as president and CEO of Accelerated Genetics Cooperative, built the Wisconsin-based company into an international leader in the industry; a strong supporter of research and development who forged many successful partnerships with University scientists; a respected industry and community leader whose dedication to youth development has helped shape the next generation or rural and agriculutral leaders; a trusted advisor to the College and a valued friend to the University and the State.