Peterborough County
Agricultural Wall of Fame
Applications and Inductee Gallery
An outstanding individual or group who has excelled in the Agriculture / Agri-food Industry in Peterborough County
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To recognize those who have made an outstanding contribution to the agricultural industry
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Wib Donaldson had a clear understanding of the link between commercial and purebred cattle. In both the Shorthorn and Hereford breeds he was renowned for his ability to assess animals for their suitability in improving genetics. As a judge, he
Read More ▸Jim Buck was raised and has farmed his entire life on the Centre Line of Township of Asphodel- Norwood. Barb was raised on a farm near Baileboro. In 1990, Barb and Jim purchased their 190 acre farm from his parents.
Read More ▸Cynthia and John Crowley both grew up on family farms and married in 1986. They operate Crovalley Holsteins, a multi-generational family farm in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. They are committed to family values and producing quality milk and livestock. They
Read More ▸Press Release – For Immediate Release OUTSTANDING LEADERS TO BE INDUCTED INTOPETERBOROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL WALL OF FAME The Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the selection of their 2025 Wall of Fame Inductees: Jim &
Read More ▸Dean Warner was raised at Ronbeth Holsteins in Asphodel Township. He farmed in partnership with his father and brother. Carol joined Dean in dairy farming following their 1985 marriage. In 2016, they became full owners of Ronbeth with their two
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Marg and Wayne Telford are committed to agricultural excellence and community service. They have advanced agricultural practices and established industry benchmarks through innovation, leadership, and dedication. Wayne is the fourth generation to farm in Selwyn Township. Wayne and Marg first
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Agricultural pioneer Joyce Pimmett-Millar was raised and farmed in Otonabee Township. At age six, she began selling flowers and later sold eggs and poultry weekly at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market well into her nineties. She and her husband, Jack, raised
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Darrell Drain was raised in Dummer Township. His contributions to agriculture business development are unique. In the early 1970s, Darrell and his brother John started their first gravel pit and limestone quarry. Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. has grown to employ
Read More ▸Joseph Crowley, a farmer, leader, and businessman, grew up in Norwood, the oldest of six children. His pursuit of agricultural excellence was sparked early in life. Joseph embraced working with livestock and showed for years, including at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. He
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