and its principals Gary Reeder, a convicted felon, and Sandra Reeder, a licensed securities professional. On April 14, 2000, Judge Means, who also presided over the civil lawsuit, entered a Permanent Injunction against Cornerstone Prodigy Group, Inc. Finally, the Complaint alleged the Reeders were operating a classic Ponzi scheme wherein the funds of new investors were used to make promised payments to existing investors. The complaint further alleged that the defendants promised investors that their business operations would generate 120% annual returns when, in reality, they had no significant business revenue. The Commission's lawsuit, filed in November 1999, alleged that the Reeders fraudulent operation, based in Forth Worth, Texas, raised over $16.5 million from over 600 investors, many of whom were elderly, through internet postings and cold-call sales. During the course of the lawsuit, a court-appointed receiver liquidated all of the defendants' assets, including the Reeders' home, which had been paid for with investor funds and distributed these liquidated assets, totaling approximately $7 million, to the victims of the Reeders' fraud. The Reeders and Cornerstone were previously enjoined by the Commission for their fraudulent conduct. A sentencing date is scheduled for January 24, 2005. Worth, Texas company, Cornerstone Prodigy Group, Inc. Reeder on 14 counts of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in a Ponzi investment scam conducted by the Reeders and their Ft. Means, Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, returned a guilty verdict against Gary D. On October 8, 2004, a federal jury presided over by U.S. Worth Division) Securities and Exchange Commission v. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Litigation Release No. Click the upper left-hand icon to view full list.U.S. SEE ALL OF OUR 4R VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE Watch one of our numerous advocate videos below. We have also met with some of our 4R Advocates at their own operations to capture video showing how they implement the 4Rs on the Farm. Below are videos from award winning growers and their nominating retailers as they explain the 4Rs in their own words. In 2012, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) launched a 4R Advocate program to recognize agricultural retailers and agricultural producers that are leading the way when it comes to implementing 4R nutrient stewardship on the farm. MEET THE 2022 4R ADVOCATES Hear more about the 4Rs from Growers and Retailers These forward-thinking individuals serve as examples by championing sound nutrient stewardship. Since 2012, the 4R Advocate Program has recognized 80 ag producers and retailers who manage 270,000 acres in 25 states. While the 4R messages from the fertilizer industry are being well received, we recognize that engaging agricultural producers and sharing 4R success stories from the field level will play a critical role in adoption of 4R nutrient stewardship practices. The industry is working to educate fertilizer manufacturers and retailers,growers, and agricultural stakeholdersabout the 4Rs at agricultural trade shows, throughcompany visits and other 4R speaking engagements. Raising awareness and adoption of 4R nutrient stewardship is a top priority for the fertilizer industry.
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