The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture and the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership awards. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by March 1.
“Florida agriculture thrives because of the extraordinary people who dedicate their lives to it,” said Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “These awards honor the women whose leadership has shaped our industry and the growers and ranchers whose innovative practices protect our natural resources.”
WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN AGRICULTURE
Since 1985, women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture have been honored with the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. This award, sponsored by FDACS in conjunction with the Florida State Fair Authority, is presented annually during the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Previous recipients of the award have come from all parts of the agriculture industry, including cattle, vegetables, timber, citrus, row crops, equine, horticulture, tropical fruits, sugar cane, dairy, agricultural journalism and agricultural education and outreach.
Nomination forms for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award can be obtained and submitted online or by downloading the nomination form and mailing the completed form. More information and updates on the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award can be found here.
AGRICULTURAL-ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards have been presented annually since 1994. The program spotlights the environmentally innovative farming practices of the state’s growers and ranchers. Award recipients come from different parts of Florida’s agricultural industry, but they all share a commitment to protect and preserve Florida’s resources while continuing to provide agricultural products for society.
Nomination forms for the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards and more information can be obtained here.
Source: FDACS
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