James Watson

James N. “Jim” Watson, 1982 Inductee
James N. “Jim” Watson, 1982 Inductee

James N. “Jim” Watson is an agricultural pioneer who was involved in forming the milk cooperative that ultimately became the Upper Florida Milk Producers Association. He was co-founder of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair in 1955, and served as president for six years. Watson has served as secretary-treasurer and director of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, receiving the NACAA Distinguished Service Award in 1958.

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