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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award and the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards.
The Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award annually recognizes the achievements of women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards are presented annually, spotlighting environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving Florida’s resources while continuing to produce the world-class agricultural goods we rely on. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by Mar. 1.
“Florida agriculture thrives because of the extraordinary people who dedicate their lives to it,” Commissioner Simpson said. “These awards honor the women whose leadership has shaped our industry and the growers and ranchers whose innovative practices protect our natural resources. I encourage Floridians to nominate those who exemplify excellence, and the spirit of Florida agriculture.”
Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award
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 the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in conjunction with the Florida State Fair Authority, is presented annually to the recipient during the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Florida.
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.
Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has 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 can be obtained and submitted online or by downloading the nomination form and mailing the completed form.
For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov.
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