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2016 Press Release

2016 , Press Release 🕔July 1, 2016

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release OUTSTANDING LEADERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO PETERBOROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL WALL OF FAME The 2nd annual induction ceremony for the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame is being held at Lang Pioneer Village on Sunday, August 28th,

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Kevin Leahy  (1923 – 2019)

Kevin Leahy (1923 – 2019)

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

Kevin Leahy’s lifelong commitment to his community, the county and beyond, is well recognized.  His support of agriculture included being President of the local Federation of Agriculture, and a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, Peterborough County Farm Safety, Farm Stewardship

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Morris H. Telford (1925-2014)

Morris H. Telford (1925-2014)

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

Morris Telford, a native of Smith Township, was a man of many firsts, which was apparent in his farming practices.  Morris was one of the first farmers in Smith Township to own a tractor, a self-propelled combine, a self-propelled harvester

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Richard Ross “Dick” Stewart   (1899-1977)

Richard Ross “Dick” Stewart (1899-1977)

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

An Otonabee Township farmer for 70 years, R. R. “Dick” Stewart was an outstanding example of a rural leader who took an active leadership role in many groups and organizations. With the continuous support of his wife Daisy and his

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Vivian S. Milburn (1898-1980)

Vivian S. Milburn (1898-1980)

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

Vivian Milburn was active in a wide range of local farm organizations and became involved in the development of many provincial and national agricultural activities. Vivian was the first president of the Peterborough United Farm Young People (forerunner of Junior

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W. Clarance Mann ( 1907-1992) and Helen  A. Mann nee Garbutt  (1907-1999)

W. Clarance Mann ( 1907-1992) and Helen A. Mann nee Garbutt (1907-1999)

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

Clarance Mann and his wife, Helen were both very involved in community  life and many aspects of agricultural development. Together, in 1934 they established Garmandale Farm on Helen’s family farm, on the Centre Line of Smith Township, breeding a quality

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J. Francis Crowley  (1951 – )

J. Francis Crowley (1951 – )

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

Francis Crowley, of Norwood began dairy farming in 1977 on the family farm under  the Taraley prefix.  As sole owner-operator he developed many superior type Holsteins, some achieving All-Canadian and All-American recognition.  His passion for judging dairy cattle inspired him

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