Women recognized for making a difference in agriculture

GAINESVILLE — Twenty-six counties received the Women’s Activity Award during the Florida Farm Bureau State Women's Leadership Conference March 1-3 at the Plantation on Crystal River.

Award recipients received recognition for contributions to their communities and improving agriculture awareness through educational programming, leadership development and public outreach.

Recognized counties included Okaloosa, Bay, Washington, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Marion, Hernando/Citrus, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Highlands, Brevard, Okeechobee, Orange, Broward, Dade and Western Palm Beach.

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