Nominations for Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and Agriculture Hall of Fame are now being accepted. These awards honor those who have contributed to the success of Manatee County’s agriculture industry. This includes farmers, industry representatives, crop consultants, agriculture educators, etc. The Outstanding Agriculturalist must be a current member of the community and will be honored during the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton Farm City Week Luncheon on Nov. 14, 2017. Nominees for the Manatee County Agriculture Hall of Fame may be living or deceased and will be honored at the Palmetto Historical Luncheon on Nov. 9, 2017.  Photos of both recipients will be placed in the Manatee County Agricultural Museum and the Hall of Fame in Palmetto. Nomination forms and award guidelines may be obtained online at the website below, by contacting Joann Larson at the Manatee County Extension Office or by stopping by UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County office at 1303 17th St. W, Palmetto. Nominations must be submitted by August 31.

Manatee County UF/IFAS Extension