Federation News Lisa Hinton
Named 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Put-
nam has announced that Lisa Hinton, a fifth generation Floridian, has been named the 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Lisa Hinton has dedicated herself to the advancement of Florida agriculture, agricul- ture education and youth programs. The award, now in its 31st year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. “Lisa Hinton is a true advocate for Florida agriculture and the pro-
grams she has implemented and the individuals she has inspired will have a lasting impact on Florida agriculture for generations to come,” said Commissioner Adam H. Putnam. “I am proud to recognize her as the 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, and I want to thank her for her years of dedicated service and contributions to agriculture and to all of Florida.” Hinton grew up on a seed harvesting and cow-calf operation where she
spent most of her summers working and developed an appreciation and respect for agriculture. When the National FFA Organization voted to allow female membership in 1970, a young Hinton jumped at the oppor- tunity to join. She became the first female to be elected a State FFA officer in Florida. Hinton then went to the University of Florida where she graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Education. Hinton had an immeasurable impact on Florida's youth programs while
serving as the Director of Agribusiness for the Florida State Fair. Hinton placed a high priority on livestock education and her philosophy of “we're raising kids not animals” led to the development of the Champion Youth Program at the Florida State Fair. The program has gained nation-
al recognition as a valuable teach- ing tool for the future contributors to the agriculture industry. In addi- tion to the Champion Youth Pro- gram, Hinton also played a role in developing and implementing other important programs, such as the Youth Steer Futurity that showcases Florida cattle, Ag- Venture and the Youth Livestock Show Ethics Certifications. After her retirement from the
Florida State Fair, Hinton then promoted agricultural education on a state and national level by serving as the Executive Director of the Flori- da Federation of Fairs. In this role, she is able to impact the direction of 52 agricultural fairs in the state of Florida as well as over 200 associate members. As a result of her dedication to Florida agriculture, education and
youth programs, Hinton was inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Florida Federation of Fairs Hall of Fame in 2009. The Woman of the Year in Agriculture award is sponsored by the Flor-
ida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida State Fair Authority and was presented to the recipient Monday, Febru- ary 8th at the 2016 Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Congratulations Lisa!
These are some of the Federation Members attending. Not everyone got in a picture including photographer Miranda Muir.
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