Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation Announce 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

Robert Fuchs

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced four Florida agricultural leaders who will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Agricultural Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s agriculture industry.

“The 2012 Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees were chosen not only for their commitment to improving their own craft through technology and innovation, but also for their willingness to share these advancements with the industry as a whole,” said Commissioner Putnam. “I commend each of these Floridians for their contributions to the agriculture industry and our state.”

Robert Fuchs
This year’s inductees include longtime industry and FNGLA member Robert Fuchs, Homestead, FL. Fuchs is a premier orchid grower of South Florida and owner of R F Orchids, Inc. His efforts have helped place Florida’s orchid industry in the international spotlight and have brought recognition to Miami-Dade County for its unique agricultural attractions. Among his many accomplishments, Robert has been referred to as the Orchid King and has been involved with the American Orchid Society for many years.