Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame

Peterborough County
Agricultural Wall of Fame
Applications and Inductee Gallery

Inductees

Photos from 2024 Induction Ceremony

2024 , Inductees 🕔September 29, 2024
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Carol (Lacey) (1956 – ) and Dean Warner (1953 – )

2024 , Inductees 🕔August 22, 2024

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 (Coulter) (1950 – ) and Wayne Telford (1950 – )

Marg (Coulter) (1950 – ) and Wayne Telford (1950 – )

2024 , Inductees 🕔August 22, 2024

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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Joyce Pimmett-Millar (1927 – 2021)

Joyce Pimmett-Millar (1927 – 2021)

2024 , Inductees 🕔August 22, 2024

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 (1952 – )

Darrell Drain (1952 – )

2024 , Inductees 🕔August 22, 2024

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

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Joseph Crowley (1943 – )

2024 , Inductees 🕔August 22, 2024

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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Fred M. Crowe (1899 – 1984)

Fred M. Crowe (1899 – 1984)

2023 , Inductees 🕔November 22, 2023

Fred Crowe, a descendant of early Dummer Township pioneers, made many contributions to agriculture in Peterborough County and Ontario’s pork industry. He was a member of the Lakefield Masonic Lodge. Fred was active in the United Farmers’ of Ontario, which

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Robert (1943 – ) and Laura (Moore) Stockdale (1944 – )

Robert (1943 – ) and Laura (Moore) Stockdale (1944 – )

2023 , Inductees 🕔November 22, 2023

Robert and Laura Stockdale married in 1969 and started dairy farming in 1970 in Asphodel Township. In 1986, they purchased Embrdale Farm from Robert’s parents. They were well-known for receiving many Milk Quality Certificates and top-producing herd awards.  Embrdale was the

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Grant (1939 – ) and Mary (Ruth) Elmhirst (1942- )

Grant (1939 – ) and Mary (Ruth) Elmhirst (1942- )

2023 , Inductees 🕔November 22, 2023

Grant and Mary Elmhirst have been lifetime agricultural ambassadors as owners of Elmlodge Farms of Indian River, Ontario.  They were raised on family farms and continued this tradition with their son and his family.   Elmlodge Polled Herefords are leaders in the

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Jim (1950 – ) and Marg (McClure) Glenn (1948 – )

Jim (1950 – ) and Marg (McClure) Glenn (1948 – )

2023 , Inductees 🕔November 22, 2023

Jim and Marg Glenn created the multi-faceted Glen Isle Farms Ltd. in Keene, Ontario. They were a two-time Master Breeder Holstein herd before dispersing in 1988. Along with cash cropping, business diversification at Glen Isle includes custom work, trucking, snow

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