Florida 4-H Hall of Fame

Rayburn "Kent" Price

Rayburn "Kent" Price has had a long and distinguished career with the Florida 4-H program as an agent, leader and mentor  for literally thousands of Florida youth. Throughout his career he organized cattle judging teams in Dade, Palm Beach and Okeechobee counties, and he also organized the first 4-H horse club in the state.  Price has been honored many times for his service to 4-H and his community.  For more than half a century he has worked with 4-H boys and girls and Price said he feels he has received more training than they have from his participation. He enjoyed watching a shy boy or girl learn to work, cooperate, play and accomplish goals with others while developing self confidence and pride. He said the most cherished things he has now are the wonderful memories of all his years teaching. As an extension agent in Dade, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties he was an integral part of the dairy industry in south Florida and he was instrumental in the success of the industry as it matured. Price taught an entire generation of young dairymen the selection and care of superior dairy animals. Although he retired in 1984 Price continues to support the program by organizing clubs, mentoring youth, prodding parents to get involved and giving extension agents a helping hand. It has been so rewarding to take a youngster with interest and teach them the selection, care and showmanship of an animal. The pleasure of observing these many youth is overwhelming. Each one of the many has left a mark on me and I trust I was able to leave a positive mark on them, “ Price said.