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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.

William Arthur Dryden | 1948

Shorthorn breeder and founder of the Canadian Royal Winter Fair, the world’s largest indoor agricultural fair. 1881-1949 | Artist: Othmar...

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Walter Harvest Peters | 1948

Peters literally wrote the book on livestock production and had a stellar career at University of Minnesota. 1885-1949 | Artist: Othmar...

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John Garrett Tolan | 1948

Leading breeder of Angus and first American to judge at Perth, Scotland, in 1950. 1885-1961 | Artist: Othmar J. Hoffler (1893-1954)...

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George H. Hart | 1947

A pioneer who helped build the foundation of modern animal science through contributions in animal nutrition and endocrinology,...

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Frank C. Rathje, Sr. | 1947

Founder the Mutual National Bank of Chicago, President of the Chicago City Bank and Trust Company and advisor to President Truman....

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Jesse Chisholm | 1941

Great Plains trader and the namesake of the famous "Chisholm Trail" that was used by cattlemen from Texas and Oklahoma to the railyards...

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Harry Lucian Garrigus | 1943

Pioneer in pasture improvement, respected judge and 40 year career at what is now the University of Connecticut. 1876-1968 | Artist:...

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Edwin Alfonso Trowbridge | 1941

University of Missouri College of Agriculture Dean and accomplished horse and beef cattle judge. 1885-1948 | Artist: Othmar J. Hoffler...

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Henry Parsons Crowell | 1940

Farmer, rancher and businessman best known for founding Quaker Oats. 1885-1943 | Artist: Joseph Allworthy (1892-1991) Impact &...

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Edwin Stanton Good | 1940

Accomplished researcher and educator best known for his research on the cause and vaccine for infectious abortion in mares. 1871-1957 |...

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Edward Norris Wentworth | 1940

Educator, promoter, avid art collector and long-time ringmaster at the International Live Stock Exposition, Wentworth was a man of many...

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Warren Lale Blizzard | 1939

Noted livestock judge and coach at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) 1888- 1954 | Artist: Othmar J. Hoffler (1893-1954) Impact...

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Dan Dillon Casement | 1939

Respected rancher and founder of the American Quarter Horse Association. 1868- 1953 | Artist: Joseph Allworthy (1892-1991) Impact &...

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Leon Jacob Cole | 1939

A leader in applying genetics to agriculture, best known for pioneering bird-banding as a field research method. 1877- 1948 | Artist:...

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Henry Herbert Kildee | 1938

Dean Kildee was a foundational pillar in the advancement and improvement of livestock production in this country and the world. 1884...

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Frank Barron Morrison | 1938

Leading animal science researcher, educator and animal nutrition expert. 1887 -1958 | Artist: Othmar J. Hoffler (1893-1954) Impact &...

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Thomas Alexander Russell, Jr. | Inducted between 1937 and 1948

Successful Shorthorn and Clydesdale breeder and exhibitor and pioneer in the Canadian automobile industry and agricultural equipment....

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William Harper Pew | 1937

Recognized as the promoter and breeder who started eighteen Angus herds in Dutchess County, New York, founded the Dutchess County 4-H...

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James Dicken Conner, Jr.| Inducted between 1936 and 1948

Successful lawyer and dedicated to the promotion of Belgian draft horses for over 50 years. 1853-1940 | Artist: Othmar J. Hoffler...

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Henry McNair | Inducted between 1936 and 1948

Originated the concept of shipping horses on approval across the nation and was one of the largest horse dealers in the nation. circa...

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