Horace Hodge was appointed to the Ag Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company Board of Directors at the Annual Policyholders Meeting in April 2026. He brings more than 50 years of experience with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with a deep commitment to Texas agriculture and education.
Hodge retired in March 2025 from his role as USDA Liaison at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). In this position, he provided support to PVAMU in student recruitment and counseling, academic program development, teaching and research assistance, outreach activities, and technology transfer for small farmers and ranchers. Before beginning his long career as a liaison in 1989, Hodge served the USDA in other roles, including Soil Conservationist and District Conservationist.
Throughout his career, Hodge has been recognized for his lasting contributions to agriculture. His honors include the USDA 2008 Secretary of Agriculture Honor Award, the Honorary FFA Lonestar Award, the PVAMU Partnership Award, and the PVAMU Legacy Award presented by the Dean of Agriculture. He has also served on the Texas FFA Association Board of Directors for six years, as well as the Ag Workers Advisory Board and the PVAMU Ag Alumni Advisory Board.
Hodge is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education in 1978 and his master’s degree in Agricultural Education in 1979. He also served as a graduate assistant during his time at the university.
Hodge currently resides in Linden, Texas. He is the proud father of three daughters, Shameka, NaKeatha, and Benita, all of whom followed in their father’s footsteps as graduates of PVAMU. When he is not spending time with family, Hodge enjoys being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and participating in community service.
