October 10, 2002
Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame To Induct Four In 2003
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation today announced the agricultural leaders who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in February 2003. They are:
Arlen Jumper of Fort McCoy
Richard "Dick" Minton Sr. of Fort Pierce
Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts of Tallahassee
Dr. Kenneth D. Tefertiller of Gainesville
"Florida agriculture owes an immense debt of gratitude to these outstanding leaders," Bronson said. "Their dedicated service in the areas of research, education, business and government helped make Florida agriculture into the remarkable industry that is known and admired around the world."
They will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame during the 25th annual awards celebration February 11, 2003, during the Florida State Fair in Tampa. Ninety-six people have been inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame; these four inductees will bring the total to 100.
"The contributions of these individuals have left an indelible mark on Florida agriculture," said Reggie Brown, president of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. "Their tireless, unselfish efforts to promote and protect Florida’s greatest industry will be recognized with the agricultural community’s highest honor as they are inducted into the 2003 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame."
Tickets to the event will be available in early 2003. For ticket information, contact Chuck Smith at (813) 628-4551.
