Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Members
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 …
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 Mills
Class V
Congressman Wilbur D. Mills was a strong advocate and effective ally for farmers and the agricultural economy. From his early …
S.D. Mitchell
Class XVII
The late S. D. Mitchell, was raised in Logan county and gave his life to agricultural education and the Arkansas …
Dr. James N. Moore
Class V
Dr. James N. Moore received BSA and MS degrees from the University of Arkansas; then served as research associate at …
Dr. Teddy E. Morelock
Class XXIV
Known as the “King of Spinach” by his friends and colleagues in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, the …
Dwight L. Morris
Class I
Dwight L. Morris was instrumental in organizing Ozark Milk Producers in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1955 and was the first President …