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Dr. William R. Brawner
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A veterinarian in Marion County for over 50 years,
Brawner was a pioneer in equine reproduction. He was awarded Lifetime Membership to the Florida Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club in 1990 and was inducted into the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ association’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Jackson C. Dudley |
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A horse farm
owner in Marion County,
Dudley helped bring attention to the
thoroughbred industry in Marion County
through his part ownership of Needles,
Florida’s first Kentucky Derby winner in
1956. He was a long-time member of the
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’
Association.
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Ned H. Folks |
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A 3rd generation cattlemen and vegetable
grower from Dunnellon,
Folks served 12 years as
a Marion County Commissioner. Served as president of
the Marion County Cattlemen’s Assoc., and was a
long-time member of both the Florida Farm Bureau and
Florida Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation
Board.
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O.D. “Buddy” Huff |
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A Produce Broker and citrus producer from McIntosh,
Huff was a leader in opening new markets, engaging in innovative advertising/promotional programs. He is noted for his unmatched service to the citrus industry. He served on the Florida Citrus commission and was inducted into the 1981 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame.
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Carl G. Rose |
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Owner of Rosemere Farm,
Rose is one of the early pioneers in the thoroughbred industry in Marion County. Throughout his life, Rose promoted agriculture through improving pasture grasses, promotion of purebred cattle, organizing the Southeastern Livestock Show and Sale, and working with FFA and 4-H clubs.
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