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Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame is a permanent exhibit that showcases the men and women who have made a significant impact on the agricultural community of Manatee County. The digital presentation below is also displayed at the museum in the Manatee County Hall of Fame and Archive Center.
2025 Inductees
Whiting Preston
Outstanding Agriculturist
Photo sourced from Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Official portrait to come.
Daniel Marion
"D.M." Courtney
Manatee County
Agricultural Hall of Fame
Featured Inductees
Two inductees are regularly chosen at random to be featured in the cases located in the Manatee County Agricultural Museum's "Manatee County Agricultural Hall of Fame and Archive Center." Visit the Ag Museum to learn more about these inductees and their agricultural contributions.
E.J. "Jack" Beazley - 1997
Outstanding Agriculturist
Thomas Jefferson Russell - 2005
Manatee County
Agricultural Hall of Fame
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