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Agriculture Hall of Fame - 2006 Inductees
| James M. Jimmie Glisson |
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| For over 40 years, Glisson has promoted agriculture in Marion County through his involvement in ag-related industries. He helped improve cattle breeding, serving 15+ years with the Ocala Bull Sale and S.E. Livestock Association and is a strong supporter of youth-in-agriculture programs. In 1982, the Southeastern Youth Fair was dedicated in his honor. | ||
| Branard Grant |
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A farmer for over 40 years,
Grant was one of the largest dry peanut producers in the area. His
industry service included involvement in the State and County Farm
Bureau, IFAS research, Florida Peanut Council and many others. He
was one of the founders of the Southeastern Youth Fair; and in 1999,
the fair was dedicated in his honor. |
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| Edsel W. Rowan |
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For over 30 years,
Rowan worked with the UF/IFAS extension service, dedicating much of
his life to serving the public. He was director of both the Florida
and Marion County Cattlemens Association. He served as secretary to
the Ocala Bull Sales for over 20 years. And in 1982, the Marion
County Agricultural Center complex was renamed in his honor. |
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| Charles Seiler, Jr. |
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A 3rd generation farmer from Ocala, Seiler is most noted
for promotion the green peanut industry in Marion County and was
bestowed the Florida Peanut Producer Associations High Yield award.
He was a member of both the Farm Service Agent committee and the
Marion County Farm Bureau. |
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