Agriculture Hall of Fame

The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and who have significant ties to North Carolina A&T State University. Since its inception, the Hall of Fame has inducted 17 individuals. Two individuals are now inducted in each class. The criteria and nomination form are available here: Criteria and Nomination Form.

CAES Agriculture Hall of Fame Members

(With year of induction, subject area and years of service)

Dr. Burleigh C. Webb, 1994
Education, 1959 – 1993

Sidney Britton (S.B.) Simmons, 1996
Education, 1924 – 1956

John W. Mitchell, 1996
Education, 1917 – 1953

John C. McLaughlin, 1997
Education, 1937 – 1964

Dr. William E. Reed, 1997
Education/International, 1946 – 1984

Robert E. Jones, 1998
Cooperative Extension, 1936 – 1977

Dr. McKinley Mayes, 1998
Director, 1890 Programs – CSREES
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Dr. Alfreda J. Webb, 1999
Education, 1959 – 1992

Minnie Miller Brown, 1999
Cooperative Extension, 1947 – 1981

Dr. Charles A. Fountain, 2000
Education, 1949 – 1989

Dr. Sidney H. Evans Sr., 2000
Research, 1955 – 1989

James A. Graham, 1999
Commissioner, N.C. Department of Agriculture, 1964-2000

Dr. Daniel D. Godfrey, 2000
Education, 1963 – 2001

Dr. Arthur P. Bell, 2017
Education, 1958 – 1994

Dr. Howard F. Robinson, 2017
Research, 1951 – 1982

Dr. Samuel J. Dunn, 2019
Education, 1957 – 1992

Mr. James C. Kearney Sr., 2019
United States Department of Agriculture, 1965 – 2001