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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 Floridas
Thoroughbred industry,
Bonnie Heath is noted as the co-breeder/owner to
Needles, Floridas 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
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