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Agricultural Hall of Fame
2007 Inductees |
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Carol Harris |
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Recognized for the breed-improvement and promotion of the American Quarter Horse, Harris is most noted for her work with her horse,
Rugged Lark - A two-time Superhorse winner and the first
Superhorse in history to produce a Superhorse.
Lark performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics and was best known nationally for his bridleless performances.
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Elmer Heubeck |
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A pioneer of the Florida thoroughbred industry, Heubeck managed the 1st thoroughbred operation in the area and developed his own farm,
Quail Roost, into a highly successful thoroughbred and angus operation. He developed horse training patterns and schedules; and was a member of numerous
Florida thoroughbred organizations.
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Joseph O’Farrell |
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Founder and owner of Ocala Stud Farm, O’Farrell organized the 1st Two-Year-Olds in Training Sales in Hialeah. He was a National leading commercial breeder, promoter of the Florida Thoroughbred industry and was responsible for bringing the
legendary sire, Rough'N Tumble, to Marion County.
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Jo Ann Smith |
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Smith served as founding chair of the cattlemen’s beef promotion & research board, and was instrumental in the adoption of the “Beef
Checkoff” by a nationwide referendum. she was the first female president of the
National Cattlemen’s Association and served as assistant secretary of
USDA, heading up the marketing & inspection division.
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Address:
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, FL 34470 |
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