Leaders of Agriculture

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made lasting contributions to agriculture in this state and to mentoring of our youth, who represent the future of agriculture in Florida.

2026 Inductees

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame has honored more than 170 inductees since 1980.

Louis Ellwood “Woody” Larson, Jr.

Louis Ellwood “Woody” Larson, Jr. has dedicated his life to advancing Florida agriculture through his generous spirit and steadfast leadership. A lifelong dairyman and cattleman, Woody and his family have grown their operations into a diversified enterprise while giving back to their community, state, and industry. Widely respected for his integrity and vision, he has...
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Dennis George Wedgworth

Dennis George Wedgworth has been a cornerstone of Florida agriculture for more than five decades. A third-generation Floridian, born in West Palm Beach and raised in Belle Glade in the heart of the Everglades, Dennis has carried forward the pioneering spirit of his grandparents, Dr. Herman and Ruth Wedgworth, and his father, George Wedgworth. After...
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John Thomas “Jack” Vogel

John Thomas “Jack” Vogel has served the Florida forestry industry for half a century. A member of the Florida Forestry Association (FFA) for nearly 40 years, Vogel has established himself as an industry icon. He has consistently modeled service and leadership as a volunteer advocating for Florida silviculture, and he is the only individual to...
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Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame

Banquet

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation and the Florida State Fair Authority invite you to attend the next Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet.

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Nominate

Anyone can nominate an agriculture veteran for consideration to be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. Nominators are encouraged to submit a thorough, well-developed submission that shows the magnitude of a nominee’s contributions to the industry.

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Mentoring and Scholarship

Young people involved in agriculture are a key part of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet. It is those young agriculturalists that will pave the way for the future of this great industry.

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Inductees

Florida Agriculture's Greatest Pioneers, Innovators, and Heros

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2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Joseph A. Duda, 2015 Inductee 2015 2014 2013 Gerald Mixon, 2012 Inductee 2012 Bill and Trudy Carey, 2011 Inductees 2011 Ben Hill Griffin III, 2010 Inductee 2010 Mason Smoak, 2009 Inductee 2009 Dr. Alto Alfred Straughn, 2008 Inductee 2008

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