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LIVESTOCK & FORAGE CROPS

Areas of Expertise and Service to Manatee County

  • Animal Science
  • Agronomy
  • Fertilization and herbicide use and application
  • Irrigation
  • Insect and disease control
  • State regulations
  • Nuisance animals
  • County Fair livestock programs

 

Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year & Agricultural Hall of Fame

Do you know someone who has made a positive impact on the Manatee County agricultural/agribusiness industry? Nominate them for the Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year & Agricultural Hall of Fame! Nominations are due by August 30, 2025, by 5:00pm.

Please email your completed application to Wendy Henry, UF/IFAS Operations Supervisor at w.henry@ufl.edu or drop your application off at our office located at 1303 17th St. West Palmetto, FL 34221. Please call Wendy at (941) 722-4524 ext. 1811 if you have any questions!

Complete an application and to learn more about the criteria for Hall of Fame Induction here:Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year & Ag Hall of Fame Application


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Christa Kirby Livestock Agent 941-722-4524 ext. 1824 ccarlson@ufl.edu

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