<p>Village Farms has been nominated as a finalist for the state of Texas Employer of the Year Award by Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Not only is the company one of the five finalists selected for this prestigious award, but it is also the only nominee in the Food and Agricultural sector.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Finalists were chosen for their contributions to their community’s workforce through innovation and collaboration, while supporting TWC’s mission of ensuring Texas remains competitive in the 21st century, according to a press release. “We are extremely proud to be selected as a finalist for this esteemed award in Texas as one of the most vibrant and growing economies in the United States,” said Michael DeGiglio, President and Chief Executive Officer for Village Farms.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> As Village Farms celebrates its 25th year of business moving into 2014, DeGiglio states that the company’s employees are its strongest asset, with each team member critical to its growth and success. “As a company, we will continue to strive for growth opportunities for our employees and the communities we support as one of the largest rural employers in the great state of Texas,” DeGiglio continued.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The winner of this year’s award will be announced at the 17th Annual Texas Workforce Conference at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas on December 5th, 2013.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Congratulations, Village Farms, and good luck!<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.villagefarms.com/default.aspx" target="_new"> Village Farms </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
