Woman Of The Year

Highgate Park : More local news and events from in and around the Highgate Park Davenport area as Marcia Lightsey of Lake Wales, whose family owns several Central Florida cattle ranches known for progressive environmental practices, has been honored as "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" for 2009.

The award, now in its 25th year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the industry. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will present the award Thursday during the opening-day luncheon at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.

For 12 generations the name Lightsey has been associated with cattle ranching. Since the 1850s, in Central Florida, there have been six generations who have worked the land. Marcia and husband Cary, along with Cary's brother Layne and wife Charlotte, manage more than 6,000 head of cattle on more than 32,000 acres in three Florida counties. The 7th and 8th generations are now learning the trade.

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