McAllen, TX – Six leaders of the Texas produce industry will be honored April 28th at the 2014 Texas Produce Hall of Fame Banquet. The Produce Hall of Fame was established in 1988 and has since presented 134 living and posthumous awards and 17 Scott Toothaker Awards to men and women who have contributed a large part of their lives to the betterment of the Texas produce industry.
The six men to be inducted this night are include Mr. Bill Robertson and Mr. Lloyd Miller. Mr. Robertson and Mr. Miller are well respected growers who contributed significantly to the Texas produce industry. They will be in attendance with their families to receive these awards in person. Receiving the Hall of Fame Posthumous Awards will be Mr. David Peterson and Mr. George “Eddie” Edwards who were well respected independent farmers. John M. McClung and Ray Prewett will be honored with the Scott Toothaker Award for their dedication and service to the Texas produce industry. The Scott Toothaker Award was established in 1989 for those individuals who are not directly involved in production agriculture, but who have made special contributions to the industry.
The Hall of Fame is considered one of the most treasured events that the Texas International Produce Association holds every two years, because it provides the opportunity to pay tribute to those who have paved the way for the Texas produce industry, along with acting as a fundraiser for the William E. Weeks Agricultural Scholarship that was established to encourage future generations to carry on the hard work of our past leaders.
Source: Texas International Produce Association