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Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Recognized

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This week, during the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts was recognized as the Woman of the Year in Agriculture. This yearly award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Roberts told Southeast AgNet that she was honored to receive this award. Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Recognized Since 1985, women who …

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Putnam Names Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts as 2017 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

Dan Florida

Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts has been named the 2017 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Dr. Roberts dedicated 35 years of service to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, where she championed policy changes for the advancement of Florida’s agriculture industry, trade, and production practices. The award, now in its …