Richard "Wesley" Joyner

Born in Tampa, FL, March 20, 1947
Graduated from Plant City H.S., 1964
Attended Brevard College, N.C., 2 yrs
Transferred to U of F & earned Ag Ed degree in 1968
Taught Ag at Pinecrest H.S.
When Pincrest merged with Plant City H.S. he continued to teach Ag.
Earned Plant City Jaycees "Teacher of the Year" Award in his fourth year of teaching
Served with the Federal Land Bank in Tampa until 1981
Transferred to Farm Credit of Central FL as Area Manager
President of Farm Credit of Southwest FL in 1990
President of Farm Credit of Central FL in 1997
Retired in 2008
Served for 10 years on Plant City H.S. Advisory Comm.
Served as Sec. of AgFirst Presidents Council
Served on FDOE Career & Tech. Edu. Advisory Comm.
Member of FL Council of Cooperatives
Served as President of FL FFA Found. Board of Directors
Worked with Strawberry Festival & FL State Fair
Served on Board of Directors of FL Ag. Hall of Fame
Honorary State FFA Degree
Honorary American FFA Degree
FFA Blue & Gold Award
Named Agriculturist of the Year by Plant City Chamber of Commerce in 2008

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