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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR RECEIVE A PRIZE. VOID IN NEW YORK, FLORIDA, QUEBEC, AND WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
1) INTRODUCTION:
The Valley® Irrigation Grant (the “Promotion”) begins at 12:00:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and ends at 5:00:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (the “Entry Period”). One (1) winning applicant will be selected from all eligible applications to receive an in-kind grant valued at $100,000 toward eligible Valley® equipment, technology and/or services (the “Prize”).
The sponsor of this Promotion is Valley Irrigation, a Valmont Industries, Inc. company (the “Sponsor”). The Promotion is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Promotion, all entrants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained herein.
2) NO PURCHASE NECESSARY:
No purchase is necessary to enter or receive the Prize. A purchase will not improve an entrant’s chances of being selected.
3) APPLICABLE LAW (VOID WHERE PROHIBITED):
This Promotion is subject to and governed by applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. Participation in this Promotion is void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law.
4) ELIGIBILITY:
Geographic Requirements: The Promotion is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia, excluding residents of New York and Florida, and legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec, who are at least twenty-two (22) years of age as of the date of entry (“Eligible Entrants”). Eligible Entrants must be actively operating a commercial farm. There is no minimum farm-size or irrigated-acreage requirement.
Additional Requirements:
Eligible Entrants must:
• Be open to working with a Valley dealer and/or Valley Science & Engineering team.
• Submit a complete application detailing a proposed project involving Valley equipment, technology, or services.
Promotion Entity and Immediate Family Member Ineligibility: Officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents of Valley Irrigation, or any Valley-related entity, or any Valley dealer or retailer and/or any entity involved in the sponsorship, development, production, implementation and distribution of the Promotion or Promotion materials as well as their respective parent companies, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries and successors (collectively the “Promotion Entities”), and Promotion Entities' immediate family members (and those living in the same household, whether or not related), are prohibited from participating in the Promotion and do not qualify as Eligible Entrants. “Immediate family members” includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws,” or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, cohabitation, or other familial extension.
5) HOW TO ENTER:
Eligible Entrants are limited to one (1) application per farm operation. For purposes of this Promotion, a “farm operation” is defined as a legal farming business entity or primary operating unit. Only one application will be accepted per farm operation, regardless of the number of individuals, affiliated entities or email addresses associated with the operation.
Entry Process:
1. Visit the grant website (valleyirrigation.com/grant) and submit your name and email to receive grant information and online application.
2. Complete and submit the application online at valleyirrigation.com/grant or by mail no later than 5:00:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
VIA ONLINE: All complete online applications submitted in accordance with these Official Rules shall be deemed automatically entered into the Promotion. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an online entrant, the authorized account holder of the e-mail address used to enter will be deemed to be the entrant. The potential winner will be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person assigned to an email address by an Internet service provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, education, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
VIA MAIL: Applications may be mailed to:
Valley Irrigation, a Valmont Company
Attn: Irrigation Grant Program
15000 Valmont Plaza
Omaha, NE 68154
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by November 27, 2026 and received by 5:00:00 p.m. CT on December 1, 2026. Mail-in entries that comply with these Official Rules will be automatically entered into the Promotion.
All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be returned.
Disclaimer of Responsibility for Entries: Sponsor is not responsible for problems with Promotion entries, including but not limited to, entries which are lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, illegible, or cannot be completed due to electronic or technical difficulties, even if the problem is the result of the sole or partial negligence of Sponsor.
Multiple Entries: Multiple entries are not permitted. Entries found to have been submitted under multiple aliases, email addresses or business entities will be disqualified.
False, Fraudulent or Deceptive Entries or Acts: Entrants who, in the view of Sponsor, provide false, fraudulent, or deceptive entries or who engage in false, fraudulent, or deceptive acts in connection with the Promotion will be disqualified and subject to criminal prosecution.
Acceptance of Rules: By submitting an entry for this Promotion, Entrants affirm that they have read and accepted these Official Rules. Any entry information collected from the Promotion shall be used only in a manner consistent with the consent given by Entrants at the time of the entry, and with these Official Rules.
6) WINNER SELECTION / JUDGING / ODDS:
One (1) winning applicant will be selected based on merit. A panel of qualified judges selected by the Sponsor will review eligible applications between December 2, 2026, and January 8, 2027. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria, each weighted at 25%:
1. Clarity of Irrigation Challenge
2. Potential Impact of the Proposed Solution
3. Alignment with Valley Capabilities
4. Feasibility and Planning Detail
In the event of a tie, the application receiving the higher score for “Potential Impact of the Proposed Solution” will receive priority. The six (6) entrants receiving the highest scores based on the judging criteria will be designated as potential finalists. The Sponsor, judging panel and finalists’ local Valley dealers may review the applications to confirm eligibility, project viability and feasibility. Following this review, one (1) potential winner will be selected.
The chances of being selected depend on the number and quality of eligible applications received and each application’s performance against the judging criteria.
The potential winner will be notified on or before January 20, 2027.
Prizes
• One (1) in-kind grant valued at $100,000, redeemable toward eligible Valley® equipment, technology and/or services through a participating Valley dealer.
The winner must redeem the Prize through a participating Valley dealer. The Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. The Sponsor may assist in identifying a participating Valley dealer if one is not already known to the winner. Installation services may be included if coordinated through a participating Valley dealer. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Prize values may vary based on final dealer pricing. Any equipment, technology and/or service costs exceeding the $100,000 Prize amount will be the responsibility of the winner and billed directly to the winner by the dealer.
Additional Winner Benefits: The Prize winner will also receive the following:
• A strategic planning session at Valley headquarters in Q1 2027, in collaboration with the winner’s local Valley dealer, Valley Science & Engineering and the Valley Sales team. Round-trip airfare for two, a two-night hotel stay and local ground transportation will be included.
• A feature on Valley’s digital platforms.
• Lunch and/or dinner with Valley leadership during the planning session.
Participation Requirements: The winner must agree to:
• Participate in all aspects of the award, including planning sessions and public-facing opportunities.
• Implement the awarded project during the 2027 calendar year.
• Sign a media release or consent form allowing Valley Irrigation to use the winner’s name, image and project details for promotional purposes.
• Allow Valley to document and publicize the project and its outcomes through various media channels.
• The winner will be responsible for providing a viable water source and a fully operable Valley® or competitively matched pivot, subject to review and approval, if required for the approved project.
• THE WINNER AGREES TO ACCEPT THE PRIZE “AS IS,” SUBJECT ONLY TO ANY WARRANTIES OFFERED BY THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER. THE SPONSOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
A Canadian winner must correctly answer a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question without assistance to be declared the winner. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and the selection of an alternate winner, as required by Canadian law.
The Sponsor will attempt to contact the potential winner by telephone, email and/or mail using the contact information provided at the time of entry. If the Sponsor is unable to reach the potential winner after at least three (3) attempts within seven (7) days following the initial notification attempt, the potential winner may be disqualified and an alternate potential winner may be selected based on the judging criteria.
Unless prohibited by law, acceptance of the Prize constitutes permission to use the winner’s name, address (city and state/province only), voice, photograph, likeness, testimonial and statements for advertising, promotional or publicity purposes without additional compensation or limitation.
All federal, state/provincial, and local taxes, fees and other expenses not specified herein are the sole responsibility of the winner. The U.S. winner will be issued a Form 1099 reflecting the fair market value of the awarded Prize.
If the potential winner does not satisfy the eligibility, verification or participation requirements, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner based on the judging criteria.
7) RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION:
By participating in this Promotion, all entrants agree to RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Valley Irrigation and its direct and indirect affiliates, divisions, parent and subsidiary companies, officers, employees, shareholders, representatives, managers, members, directors, owners, agents, insurers, attorneys, predecessors, successors, and assigns thereof (collectively, the "Released Parties"), from and against all claims, damages, charges, injuries, losses, proceedings, suits, actions (including but not limited to tort actions, product liability actions, wrongful death actions, warranty actions, breach of contract actions, privacy and defamation actions, misappropriation of likeness actions, identity theft, loss of consortium claims), expenses and attorneys' fees that they or anyone on their behalf (including but not limited to their heirs, representatives or next of kin) have or might have for any death, injury, damage or claimed injury or damage arising out of acceptance, possession, misuse, or use of any prize, entry or participation in the Promotion, or any Promotion-related activity, including, but not limited to, any claim that the act or omission complained of was caused in whole or in part by the strict liability or negligence in any form of the Released Parties.
Additionally, by participating in this Promotion, all entrants agree to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND the Released Parties in any action or proceeding from and against all claims, damages, charges, injuries, losses, proceedings, suits, actions (including but not limited to tort actions, product liability actions, wrongful death actions, warranty actions, breach of contract actions, privacy and defamation actions, misappropriation of likeness actions, identity theft, loss of consortium claims), expenses and attorney fees that they or anyone on their behalf (including but not limited to their heirs, representatives or next of kin) have or might have for any death, injury, damage or claimed injury or damage arising out of acceptance, possession, misuse, or use of any prize, entry or participation in the Promotion, or any Promotion related activity, or for their failure to comply with the terms of the above release provision. This agreement to indemnify, hold harmless and defend applies even if the act or omission complained of was allegedly caused in whole or in part by the strict liability or negligence in any form of the Released Parties.
8) GENERAL RULES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
All federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations apply. If, for any reason, the Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus or bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the operation, administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Promotion, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, void any suspect entries/claims and: (i) cancel or terminate the Promotion (or any portion thereof); (ii) modify the Promotion or suspend the Promotion to address the impairment and then resume the Promotion in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; and/or (iii) select the winner from among the eligible, non-suspect applications received before the impairment, using the judging criteria stated in these Official Rules.
By entering this Promotion, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of Sponsor and its respective agencies, affiliates, parents, and subsidiaries, which are final and legally binding in all matters relating to this Promotion. Non-compliance with any of these Official Rules will result in disqualification and all privileges as an entrant will be immediately terminated. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, further reserves the right to disqualify any person for: (i) tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Promotion; (ii) gaining an unfair advantage in participating in the Promotion; (iii) obtaining winner status using false, fraudulent, or deceptive means; or (iv) engaging in otherwise unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, harassing, or threatening behavior.
WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY CIRCUMVENT, DISRUPT OR DAMAGE ORDINARY AND NORMAL OPERATION OF THIS PROMOTION, TELEPHONE SYSTEMS OR WEBSITES OF SPONSOR, OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. The Released Parties are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; printing or human errors; technical malfunctions; failures, omissions, interruptions, deletions or defects of any wireless network, computer systems, servers, providers, or software relating or resulting from participation in the Promotion; theft, tampering, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries; data that is processed late or incorrectly or is incomplete or lost due to wireless networks, computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on wireless networks or for any reason whatsoever; printing or other errors; or any combination thereof. In the event that there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Promotion materials and the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control. The Released Parties are also not responsible if any prize cannot be awarded due to travel cancellations, delays, or interruptions due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather, or terrorism.
This Promotion shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, without reference to its conflict of laws principles. By entering the Promotion, entrants hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts of Nebraska and waive the right to have disputes arising out of the subject matter hereof adjudicated in any other forum. In no event, will any entrant be entitled to injunctive relief or equitable relief of any kind, or restrain the continuation of this Promotion.
Sponsor reserves the right to modify these Official Rules at any time to ensure compliance with applicable laws or address any unforeseen circumstances, provided such modifications do not materially disadvantage entrants.
9) PRIVACY:
By entering, applicants agree that the Sponsor may use submitted data for Promotional purposes consistent with Valley Irrigation’s Privacy Policy. If you do not wish to receive Promotional materials, you may opt out during the entry process or by contacting Valley. Entrants acknowledge that they may be contacted by Sponsor or authorized agents for promotional purposes, subject to applicable laws including the CAN-SPAM Act and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
10) WINNERS/OFFICIAL RULES:
To receive the name of the selected Grant winner or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Valley Irrigation, a Valmont Company
Attn: Irrigation Grant Program
15000 Valmont Plaza
Omaha, NE 68154
Please specify "Rules" or "Winners List." Vermont residents may omit return postage. You may also visit the Promotion website after the winner is publicly announced.
Requests must be received by February 28, 2027.
11) SPONSOR:
This Promotion is sponsored by Valley Irrigation, a Valmont Industries, Inc. company, 15000 Valmont Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154. |
