INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is now accepting nominations for the 2016 “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 1, 2016.
Since 1985, the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Recipients have included women from all areas of the industry.
“Women play a crucial role in shaping and growing Florida’s agriculture industry,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. “I am honored to have the opportunity to bring some well-deserved recognition to Florida’s women in agriculture.”
Nominations may be submitted electronically by accessing the application located on the Woman of the Year in Agriculture page. Nominations may also be sent via U.S. mail or fax by printing and completing the nomination form and sending it to the Florida Department of Agriculture, Attn: Pa, Fuller, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow, Fla. 33380; Fax (863) 578-1988, pam.fuller@freshfromflorida.com.
For more information about the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award and past award winners, visit our website. For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com.