History - Gallery of Presidents

Gallery of Presidents

George Fullerton - 1941-1942
Florida Farm Bureau's first president, George Fullerton was a Volusia County citrus grower He was chairman of the Florida Citrus Growers, Inc. the forerunner of FFBF, and helped bring Florida Farm Bureau into existence. A natural promoter, he thrived on getting things under way.

John Clark - 1942-1943
A Polk County citrusman, he introduced his philosophy of spreading the workload as widely as possible. He launched FFBFs first publication, the which helped members feel they were part of the early action. His work provided an important framework within which Farm Bureau grew.

Doug R. Igou - 1943-1947
Under President Igou, Farm Bureau whipsawed in many directions, expanding programs and services to members. Along with reorganizing the commodity committees, Igou started the Water and Drainage Committee to research and advise members on the state's water and drainage problems. Under Igou the organization added a field staff. A number of programs were developed to pay for this expansion, including a yearbook. Membership doubled during his tenure.

George Munroe - 1947-1948
Florida Farm Bureau's first president, George Fullerton was a Volusia County citrus grower He was chairman of the Florida Citrus Growers, Inc. the forerunner of FFBF, and helped bring Florida Farm Bureau into existence. A natural promoter, he thrived on getting things under way.

Francis Corrigan - 1948-1949
Francis H. Corrigan, FFBFs vice president, took over upon the death of Munroe. A Manatee County citrus grower, he saw the Farm Bureau staff grow to seven, including an executive secretary, an insurance sales manager, three field men, an office secretary and stenographer. Corrigan envisioned many FFBF programs, including a rural youth program, the Winn Dixie Farm Bureau scholarship, and a comprehensive Information staff.