Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame

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.

2023 Inductees

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame has honored 171 inductees since 1980.

Dr. John T. Woeste

A longtime champion and tireless supporter of Florida agriculture, Dr. John T. Woeste is a retired dean and professor emeritus of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Raised on a dairy farm in Kentucky, Dr. Woeste earned a bachelor’s in dairy science from the University of Kentucky, and his master’s...

2023

Donald J. Quincey

An advocate for the industry and role model for future generations, Donald “Don” Quincey has an undeniable passion and dedication to the agricultural industry – leading by his actions in his business and through his service. Born in Gainesville, Don is a fifth-generation Florida cattleman. Upon graduation from Chiefland High School, he felt called to...

2023

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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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Florida Agriculture's Greatest Pioneers, Innovators, and Heros

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