Bio of Reba Y. Mazak, winner of the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture award
Reba Y. Mazak embodies the resilience, dedication and innovation that define Florida agriculture. Her lifelong commitment to ranching, advocacy and mentorship has strengthened our agricultural community and ensured a bright future for the next generation. It is an honor to recognize her as the 2025 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
Reba Y. Mazak is a fifth-generation Florida cattle rancher with deep roots in agriculture. Based in Sumter County, she and her late husband, Paul, built Mazak Ranch into a thriving cattle operation with land in Florida and Texas. In addition to ranching, Reba owns a limerock mine, a wedding venue and a hunting operation.
A dedicated advocate for the beef industry, Reba has been active in Florida CattleWomen for over 40 years and served as its president in 2004. She also led the American National CattleWomen (ANCW), serving as president in 2022 during its 70th anniversary. She has completed the Masters of Beef Advocacy Program and is Beef Quality Assurance certified.
Reba is passionate about mentoring youth in agriculture and remains active in Farm Bureau leadership. In her free time, she enjoys ranching, hunting and spending time with her daughters and grandsons.
Since 1985, women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture have been honored with the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. This award, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in conjunction with the Florida State Fair Authority, is presented to the recipient during the Florida State Fair in Tampa.