A dairy farmer, a longtime veterinarian and Georgia’s commissioner of agriculture were inducted Wednesday into the Hall County Agribusiness Hall of Fame.

The presentations were made during the annual agribusiness awards breakfast at the East Hall Community Center.

Rogers "Buckshot" Head, who spent much of his life in the dairy business, was inducted posthumously into the hall of fame. Head died in January. His wife and children accepted the honor on his behalf.

Fred Ingle, one of the few remaining veterinarians who treat livestock on the farm, was honored for his service to farmers in the region.

"I didn’t expect it, and I’m not sure I deserve it," said Ingle. "I just did what I felt I should do, and I enjoyed the camaraderie especially with the cattle people."

Tommy Irvin, who is the longest serving of the state’s constitutional officers, lives in Habersham County, but was born in Lula in 1929.

"It makes me feel very humble," Irvin said. "The people that know you the best are the folks at home. Sometimes, they’re the hardest to please. But I’ve always had strong support here in Hall County as commissioner. I’m proud to call it my home."

Benny London, a cattle farmer, was honored as Farmer of the Year. London drew accolades for developing a system that allows him to move cattle from pasture to pasture to provide for additional grazing time, rather than having to rely on additional hay.

Crystal Farms of Chestnut Mountain, one of the largest egg-producing companies in the state, was named Outstanding Agribusiness in an award presented by Mike Giles, president of the Georgia Poultry Federation.

South Hall businessman Alan Wayne was presented with the Friend of Agriculture in Hall County award.

Also honored at the event were five students from the World Language Academy in Chestnut Mountain. The students, MacKenzie Peterson, Noah Miratsky, Ben Perry, Stephanie Fox and Michaela Stubbs were winners in the annual essay contest. The fourth-graders wrote on the theme: "Georgia Grown — A Better Choice."