John C. Harris

John C. Harris (July 14, 1943 – July 2, 2025) was the owner of Harris Farms and was a onetime president and, until his death, a member of the executive committee of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. A member of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB),[1] he served as chairman of the CHRB for the years 2004, 2005 and 2009,[2] and was a director of the Thoroughbred Owners of California. Harris was a member of The Jockey Club beginning in 1988.[3] He died July 2, 2025, at the age of 81.[4]

Harris Farms, founded in 1937, is one of the United States' leading producers of agricultural products. Harris Ranch Beef Company produces nearly 200 million pounds (90,700,000 kg) of beef and is California's largest fed cattle processor. California's leading breeder of thoroughbreds, Harris Farms stood ten stallions in 2010, including Cee's Tizzy,[5] sire of two-time Breeders' Cup Classic winner Tiznow; Redattore; and Swiss Yodeler.[6]

References

  1. ^ "California Horse Racing Board - Board of Directors". Archived from the original on January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  2. ^ http://chrb.ca.gov/press_releases/2009_02_28_press_release.pdf
  3. ^ "Harris Farms - NTRA". Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  4. ^ Gligich, Daniel (July 3, 2025). "John Harris, Valley farming titan behind Harris Ranch, dead at 81". The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "Thoroughbred stallion Cee's TIZZY". Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  6. ^ "Harris Farms - NTRA". Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
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