HOMESTEAD, FL- Florida Agri-Women (FAW), the state affiliate of American Agri-Women, has selected Ann Holt of Western Palm Beach County to receive the Founder’s Award for 2009. The award will be presented during the Founder’s Dinner at FAW’s 6th annual meeting August 15th, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Lake Buena Vista Resort, Orlando, Florida. The award is being sponsored by Farm Credit and FAW.
A native Floridian, Holt has been a tireless advocate of the Florida Sweet Corn Industry and Florida Agriculture. For over 40 years Holt has helped manage the family farm. She was the first woman ever elected to the board of directors of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau and the first woman ever elected President. In 2007 she was responsible for initiating the first Annual Farm City Week Luncheon in Palm Beach County. Since 1999 Holt has been a member of the Agriculture Committee of the South Florida Fair. She promotes the Florida Sweet Corn Industry at the South Florida Fair, the Produce Marketing Association Annual Meeting (PMA), the Delray Affair and the Sweet Corn Fiesta. An avid educator in agriculture, Holt is a sponsor and supporter of the annual Palm Beach County Farm Safety Camp. She also actively participates in Ag Literacy Week, promoting Florida Agriculture in the Classroom.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 12:50
Florida Agri-Women Annual Meeting and Conference
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 03 June 2009 20:50
Florida Agri-Women Annual Meeting and Conference
When: August 15th, 2009
Where: Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, Orlando,Florida
Saturday, August 15(business casual for sessions)
11:00 – 11:30 p.m.Board of Directors 2008-2009 Meeting
The Wedgworth Leadership Institute – Developing Leaders
for Florida Agriculture & Natural Resources
Hannah Carter, PhD
Director
University of Florida
Feeding Florida First Program
Chip Hinton, PhD
America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend
2:45 -3:45 p.m.Board of Directors 2009-2010 Meeting
2:30 – 6:00 p.m.Break (On your own)
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.Social – (cash bar available) (business attire)
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.Founder’s Day Dinner (business attire)
Keynote speaker-Hannah Carter, PhD, University
Of Florida
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 00:18
FAW's 2008 Annual Meeting a Success
Written by Mary Maddox
Thursday, 04 December 2008 22:35
Florida Agri-Women (FAW) celebrated its 5th annual meeting and conference on August 1st - 3rd, 2008,at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Gainesville, Florida. Thanks to our Host Sponsor, Florida Sugar Cane Growers Co-op along with many other generous sponsors, over 30 people were able to participate in this year's event.
The general membership meeting and events on Saturday gave new and existing members an opportunity to learn more about FAW and agriculture in Florida. FAW had the pleasure of hosting 8 guest speakers at the weekend's events. These speakers educated our group on the farm bill, food safety, community supported agriculture, the USDA, Farm Service Agency and many more topics important to our industry. Also, we were honored to have Marcie Williams, President of American Agri-Women, as a guest speaker at this year's annual meeting. We'd like to thank these guest speakers for their time and for educating our members on these important topics within our industry.
We are happy that you are interested in learning more about Florida Agri-Women. This website is currently under construction, so please return for regular updates on our events planned for 2008 - 2009.
Who We Are:
FAW was founded by Katie Edwards of Plantation and Sarah Joe Cannon of Dunnellon. On August 2, 2003, eight women from across the state gathered in Gainesville to adopt bylaws and charter FAW as a state affiliate of American Agri-Women.
Recognizing the need to involve women in legislative efforts, FAW strives to keep its members informed on the myriad issues facing Florida agriculture. This goal is accomplished through the monthly newsletter, The Florida Agri-Woman, and action alerts by e-mail and fax.
FAW supports agriculture by sponsoring a scholarship for women majoring in agricultural fields, participating in fundraisers to support agricultural beneficiaries, and hosting an annual meeting featuring educational seminars on timely agricultural topics. FAW honors an influential woman in agriculture at the Founder’s Day Dinner held in conjunction with the annual meeting by presenting her with the Founder’s Award, which recognizes her active involvement in the promotion of Florida agriculture.
FAW also provides valuable networking opportunities and promotes friendship among its members. More than just a professional organization, FAW provides a true sense of belonging to its members.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 March 2009 14:17
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