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Home to 378 Livestock industry hall of famers
Explore the innovators, the pioneers, the visionary leaders and notable contributors to the livestock industry. You can use the search bar to select a topic or year. All inductees are listed in chronological order (as best known). Please check out the alphabetical listing of all inductees below.
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William Freeman Vilas | Inducted by 1920
Wisconsin state Senator, law professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison and cabinet member during President Cleveland's administration....

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Emory Cobb | Inducted by 1915
A pioneer in communications, Cobb was a sought after leader that served on several boards including the American Shorthorn Association...

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John Dean Gillett | Inducted by 1915
Illinois farmer who built the reputation of being one of the most influential fat stockmen of his day. 1819-1888 | Artist: Robert...

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James Ironside Davidson | Inducted by 1915
Canadian parliament member and famed Shorthorn cattle and Clydesdale horse importer/breeder. 1818-1902 | Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton...

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Walter Gilbey | Inducted 1915
Successful English businessman who devoted his wealth and energy to the promotion of horses. 1831-1914 | Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton...

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Lewis Falley Allen | Inducted by 1915
New York legislator, Shorthorn breeder and founder of the first Shorthorn registry in the United States. 1800-1890 | Artist: Robert...

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Nehemiah Palmer Clarke | Inducted by 1915
Lumber businessman, noted Clydesdale breeder and president of the Clydesdale Association and the Minnesota Board of Agriculture....

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Henry Francis Brown | Inducted by 1915
Successful capitalist and Shorthorn breeder. 1837-1912 | Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton (1876-1936) Impact & Accomplishments A wealthy...

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William Dempster Hoard | Inducted 1914
16th Governor of Wisconsin, publisher/editor of Hoard's Dairyman and widely considered the father of the Wisconsin dairy industry....

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Nelson Morris | Inducted 1908
Founder of Morris & Company, one of the three main meat-packing companies in Chicago. 1839-1907 | Two different portraits of Nelson...

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William Levi Carlyle | Inducted between 1903 and 1909
Beloved professor and dean at Colorado Agricultural College, University of Idaho and Oklahoma A&M. 1870-1955 | Artist: Robert Wadsworth...

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George H. Harding | Inducted 1905
Noted Shorthorn cattle and Cotswold sheep breeder and Mayor of Waukesha, Wisconsin. 1840-1909 | Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton...

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James Nicholas Brown | Inducted between 1911 and 1915
Noted Illinois farmer and legislator who was instrumental in creating the State Board of Agriculture and the Illinois State Fair....

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Alvin Howard Sanders | Inducted between 1915 and 1920
Lawyer, writer and publisher of livestock books and magazines as well as vice president and president of the International Live Stock...

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James Harvey Sanders | Inducted 1904
Sanders founded the first livestock-only journal in America and was a noted figure in livestock publishing and also very involved with...

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Robert Bakewell | Inducted 1903
British agriculturalist, now recognized as one of the most important figures in the British Agricultural Revolution. In addition to work...

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Felix Renick | 1903
Pioneer and importer of English cattle, particularly the Durham line of Shorthorns into America. 1770-1848 | Artist: Ernest Sigmund...

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Robert Barclay-Allardice | Inducted 1903
British legend of agriculture and noted athlete. 1779-1854 | Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton (1876-1936); original portrait by James R....

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William Torr | Inducted 1903
Foundational Shorthorn breeder, Leicester sheep breeder, noted livestock judge and farm implement inventor. 1808--1874 | Artist: Robert...

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