In the “Farmer of the Year” nomination, the statuette was awarded to the co-founder of the largest champignon farm in Ternopil Region, Fungi Farm, Yevhen Salovskyi.
The award was presented to him by the priest from Lanivtsi District Oleksii Filiuk.
Yevhen Salovskyi thanked for the support.
- It is very nice to stand here today. First of all, I want to thank the soldiers, thank to whom we have the opportunity to be here. I would also like to thank my family, who are always with me and help, because Fungi Farm is a family business. Thanks to all of you! Glory to Ukraine! Thank God! Yevhen Salovskyi noted.
Priest Oleksii Filiuk, presenting the award, noted that the mission of farmers in wartime is very important.
- Everyone has their own front. We must sow bread, we must defend our state, we must sing, we must pray and live! - emphasized Oleksii Filiuk.
By the way, “Pride of Ternopil” is a television award founded in 2021 by Ternopil-1 and INTB TV channels. Candidates in various nominations could be submitted by every citizen or team. The entire community of Ternopil voted for the best.