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Ark. Agriculture Hall of Fame solicits nominations

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its class of 2014. The nomination deadline is Nov. 14. 

The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who are or have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Since its first class was selected in 1987, a total of 142 men and women have been inducted. 

Cal McCastlain, chairman of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame, says anyone can nominate a person believed worthy for the honor. 

“The history of Arkansas agriculture is filled with great men and women,” McCastlain said. “The role of the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is to honor the worthy individuals who made a profound impact on Arkansas agriculture.” 

The Farm Bureau Center in Little Rock houses the Agriculture Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Farm Bureau. 

Additional information and online nomination forms are available at www.arkansasaghalloffame.org. Forms can also be requested by calling MaLeta Stephens at 501-228-1470. 

The induction ceremony for the next class will be March 6, 2015 in Little Rock.