The head of HOGA congratulated the farmers of the region on their professional holiday - the Day of the Agricultural Worker.

"The work of a rural worker is always difficult, but very responsible. The well-being of each Ukrainian family depends on it, ”said the head of the region, addressing Kharkov farmers.. “Your knowledge, your hard work, your natural wisdom make it possible to develop the Ukrainian village and agriculture, make a very significant contribution to the development of the economy of our region”.

Yulia Svetlichnaya noted the achievements of agrarians of the Kharkiv region, thanks to which, despite the difficult weather conditions this year, the region occupies a leading position in the country. In particular, in 2018, the Kharkiv region took the 1st place in Ukraine in the gross yield of peas, sunflower and barley, and also the 2nd in the wheat shaft. The head of the region also emphasized the great contribution that agricultural workers make to the development of the social infrastructure of the region, the work of industry and the support of the Ukrainian army.

“We have a lot of work ahead of you, there are many challenges, a lot of work needs to be done,” said the head of HOGA. - Thank you for your dedication and unselfish love for your native land. We wish you enjoy every day, and strengthen the Kharkiv region and all of Ukraine. ”.

During the event, Yulia Svetlichnaya handed state awards to the farmers of Kharkiv region. Order of Merit "III degree received chairman of the farm" Kirichenko M.

”From Borovskiy district Nikolay Kirichenko and director of the private enterprise“ Agroprogress ”from Kegichevskiy district Andrei Khvesik. Honorary titles “Honored Worker of Agriculture of Ukraine” were given to Viktor Vergun, Director of the Nadiya Agrofirm Company (Chuguevskiy District) and Viktor Lebedinsky, General Director of the Vіlshanske Agricultural Enterprise (Dvurechansky District). Agrarians of the region also received awards from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and Kharkiv Regional State Administration.