FL Agriculture Mourns Loss of One of It’s Own

Randall Weiseman September 6, 2007 Florida

We are saddened to note that CarolynÂ Kempfer,Â well known to many in Florida agriculture,Â passed away this morning. She wasÂ the Woman of the Year in Agriculture in 1988 due to her many contributions to Florida agriculture.Â

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