Commissioner of Agriculture
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First, I would like to congratulate you all on yet another fun-filled, safe and successful fair and show season. Year in and year out, millions of residents and visitors get a taste of Florida’s rich agricul-
tural heritage at fairs and livestock shows scattered throughout the state. Whether it is food, fun or fellowship, there is truly something for everyone. However, Florida’s fairs and livestock shows provide much more than entertainment. These events present a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to learn more about
Florida’s agriculture industry, its impact on the state’s economy and its role in feeding our nation and the world. Having participated in livestock shows growing up myself, I can speak firsthand at how fairs
and livestock shows build lasting connections between Floridians and their communities. For these reasons and more, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is a proud partner and supporter of Florida’s many fairs and livestock shows. The department is proud to fund awards and premiums for deserving youth exhibitors, an
important piece in the development of tomorrow’s agricultural leaders, through 4-H and FFA. In addition, the department works to grow the number of agriculture education facilities around the state. Specifically, the department helps this association, local governments and other entities apply for state funding for the construction of agriculture education and promotion facilities. In the last few state budgets, millions of dollars in funding was provided for facilities that will promote and educate
Adam H. Putnam Commissioner
Florida’s residents and visitors about agriculture’s impact on our economy, culture and quality of life. Again, thank you all for the important work you do to support Florida and our state’s agriculture industry, and I hope this upcoming season is another record-setting year.
Florida Fair News
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Joyce Covington who recently retired from the Florida State Fair after 37 years of service to the State Fair. Joyce is “one classy lady” and all who know her acknowledge her tremendous contri- bution to the State Fair. We wish her the best of luck in re- tirement! She certainly deserves it!
The Old Gang" gathered together to wish Joyce the best in her retirement. (L to R) Lee Bakst, Sherry Powell, Joyce Covington, Phyllis Bridges, Lisa Hinton, and Fred Brown.
A Special Thanks to Cheryl Flood
External Affairs Director for the
Florida Department of Agriculture and her husband Eddie for being part of the Federation Convention!
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Dave Snowden with Triangle Talent shares a hug with Joyce
Covington at her retirement party.
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