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Agricultural Hall of Fame
2004 Inductees |
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Leroy Baldwin |
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A nationally noted cattlemen and owner of
Baldwin Angus Ranch, Leroy
Baldwin received many honors in agriculture.
An innovator, he developed drought resistant
clover, new methods for silage storage and
improvements to Angus breeding. He served as
2002 American Angus Association President, 1993
Lancaster/Sunbelt Farmer of the year, and
was inducted into the 1995 Florida
Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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T. Richard Barber, Jr. |
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A native of Marion County,
University of Florida graduate Richard Barber worked in agriculture growing peanuts and watermelon and raising cattle. His industry service included involvement in Farm Bureau, IFAS Share Council, National Peanut Council and many others. Richard was selected 1995 Lancaster/Sunbelt Farmer of the year, and was inducted into the 2004 Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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Bonnie M. Heath |
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A pioneer of
Florida’s Thoroughbred industry,
Bonnie Heath is noted as the
co-breeder/owner to Needles, Florida’s first
Kentucky Derby winner in 1956. Owner of Bonnie Heath
Farm, Heath served as the Florida Thoroughbred
Breeders & Owners Association and worked tirelessly
to promote the industry. He was also a strong
supporter of the United Way of Marion County.
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Douglas H. Oswald |
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Founder and chairman of the Ocala Bull
Sale, University of Florida graduate Doug Oswald
was the first full-time agricultural banker in
Florida. Much of his career centered on helping
potential horse farm developers select quality soil
on which to raise their horses. Oswald served on the
State Assoc. of Soil Conservation District
Supervisors and was Mayor of Ocala in 1976.
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Robert Renner |
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University of Florida graduate Bob Renner
served as Marion County 4-H Agent from
1973-2003. He influenced many 4-H youth by teaching
them skills that benefited them throughout their
lives. Bob coached the Forestry Judging Teams to
state championships 29 straight years and provided
leadership in the National Junior Horticulture
Assoc. The 2004 Southeastern Youth Fair was
dedicated in his honor.
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