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Agriculture Hall of Fame - 2007 Inductees
| Carol Harris |
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Recognized for the breed-improvement and promotion of the
American Quarter Horse, Harris is most noted for her work
with her horse, Rugged Lark - A two-time Superhorse winner and the
first Superhorse in history to produce a Superhorse. Lark performed
at the 1996 Summer Olympics and was best known nationally for his
bridleless performances.
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| Elmer Heubeck |
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A pioneer of the Florida thoroughbred industry,
Heubeck managed the 1st thoroughbred operation in the area and
developed his own farm, Quail Roost, into a highly successful
thoroughbred and angus operation. He developed horse training
patterns and schedules; and was a member of numerous Florida
thoroughbred organizations.
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| Joseph OFarrell |
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Founder and owner of Ocala Stud Farm,
OFarrell organized the 1st Two-Year-Olds in Training Sales in
Hialeah. He was a National leading commercial breeder, promoter of
the Florida Thoroughbred industry and was responsible for bringing
the legendary sire, Rough'N Tumble, to Marion County.
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| Jo Ann Smith |
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Smith served as founding chair of the cattlemens beef
promotion & research board, and was instrumental in the
adoption of the Beef Checkoff by a nationwide referendum. she was
the first female president of the National Cattlemens Association
and served as assistant secretary of USDA, heading up the marketing
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