Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Members
Hazel Craig Jordan
Class VII
Hazel Craig Jordan was a native of Strong in Union County and attended public school there, then went on to …
Jack G. Justus
Class XI
Jack G. Justus was born and raised in Boone County in Northwest Arkansas. He was a product of Arkansas’ educational …
Hillman Koen
Class XVI
Hillman Koen has been a highly successful poultry grower and served the industry well. In 1965, he set up Koen …
Mr. J. “Jay” Noal Lawhon
Class XV
Mr. J. “Jay” Noal Lawhon was born in 1919 in Monarch, Arkansas, and was introduced to farming by his father …
Harold Loyd “Hal” Lewis
Class XX
Dr. H.L. Lewis’ impact on theU.S.cotton industry cannot be overstated. His research led to the development of …
Tommy B. Lewis
Class XIX
For the past 55 years, Tommy Lewis has been known as one of the state’s leading cattlemen and owner …
Dr. Charles Lincoln
Class IV
Dr. Charles Lincoln a native of Benton County, Arkansas graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1934 with a B …
U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln
Class XXXVIII
Helena native Blanche Lincoln contributed to the agriculture industry in rural Arkansas and across the nation, serving in the United …
Dr. Charles R. Looney
CLASS XXXVI
Cattle have been a large part of Dr. Charles Looney’s life since he was a young boy in Camden. He …
Keith S. Lusby
Class XXVII
Innovations in agricultural practices are necessary for agriculture and livestock production to grow. Moreover, the methods and facilities used in …
Lon Mann
Class VII
Lon Mann made great contributions to Arkansas’ cotton industry. Always an energetic worker, he has been a recognized leader since …
Jesse W. Mason, Sr.
Class XII
Jesse W. Mason, Sr. received an agricultual degree from Tuskegee University in 1932. For 51 years, Mr. Mason was committed …
Hugh D. McClain
Class XXIV
Hugh McClain, founder and owner of McClain Farms in Baxter County, has been a dynamic leader within the poultry industry …
Adam J. McClung
Class XXXI
McClung served as executive vice president of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association from 2009-17, generating membership growth over that span …
Robert L. “Bob” McGinnis
Class XX
Bob McGinnis was a cotton producer who spent 20 years as a state representative, with agriculture’s best interest always …
John A. McKnight, Jr.
Class XVII
John A. McKnight, Jr., of Searcy, made his name in the beef cattle industry. For more than 30 years he …
John Measel
Class XII
John Measel was born on a 100-acre farm near Hermitage in Bradley County. Mr. Measel was a graduate of the …
Jess C. Merkle
Class IV
Jess C. Merkle was born in 1912 in McAlester, Oklahoma. He graduated from Hartshorne High School and attended Oklahoma A&M …
Paul H. Millar
Class XII
Paul H. Millar was born in Conway and educated in the Little Rock public schools. He received a BSA degree …
Congressman Wilbur D. Mills
Class V
Congressman Wilbur D. Mills was a strong advocate and effective ally for farmers and the agricultural economy. From his early days …