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 to the recipient during the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Recipients of the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award have come from all parts of the industry, including cattle, vegetables, timber, citrus, row crops, equine, horticulture, tropical fruits, sugar cane, dairy, agricultural journalism, and agricultural education and outreach.
In 2001, the award program was enhanced to help heighten awareness about the women who have helped make Florida agriculture into the important industry that it is today. Since then, a documentary video about each new recipient has been shown during the award ceremony, and a booklet outlining her contributions to agriculture has been distributed to those in attendance.
Fill out a nomination form for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award.
Award Recipients
2020
- Recipient/Bio: Veronique Sallin
- Brochure:
Veronique Sallin Brochure
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3.9 MB
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- Video: Veronique Sallin Video
2019
- Recipient/Bio: Dr. Jennifer Taylor
- Brochure:
Dr. Jennifer Taylor Brochure
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2.9 MB
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- Video: Dr. Jennifer Taylor Video
2018
- Recipient/Bio: Dr. Ann Blount
- Brochure:
Dr. Ann Blount Brochure
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1.5 MB
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- Video: Dr. Ann Blount Video
2017
- Recipient/Bio: Dr. Martha Roberts
- Brochure:
Dr. Martha Roberts Brochure
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2.1 MB
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- Video: Dr. Martha Roberts Video
2016
- Recipient/Bio: Judi Whitson
- Brochure:
Judi Whitson Brochure
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4.3 MB
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- Video: Judi Whitson Video
