July 23, 2007

ISSUE 1176

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN AGRICULTURE AWARD

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" award. The award, now in its 23rd year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture.

For more information about the award, including screening criteria and biographies of previous winners, or to obtain nomination forms, call Richard Gunnels at (850) 488-3022 or visit http://www.florida-agriculture.com/agwoman/index.htm.

The award will be presented in February at the opening-day luncheon of the 2008 Florida State Fair in Tampa.

HOUSE AG COMMITTEE PASSES FARM BILL RECOGNIZING SPECIALTY CROPS

SALES CLOSING DATE NEAR FOR CROP INSURANCE IN FLORIDA

REQUIRED POSTERS AVAILABLE

FARM TO FUEL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS NEW INITIATIVES

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN AG