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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Norm Blodgett was born in South Monaghan Township and attended area schools before enrolling at the Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology. After graduating in 1952 he began working with A.C. (Cliff) Curtis where he became service manager of the company
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David and Cora Whittington lead by example as developers of and promoters of leading edge ideas. Both are sought after as speakers and workshop leaders in Ontario and beyond. Both were 4-H leaders and had stellar careers as 4-H members.
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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 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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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 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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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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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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G. ARTHUR BRETHEN (1877-1968) G. A. Brethen was an outstanding example of a rural leader who took an active leadership role in many groups and organizations. As a prominent farmer and former Member of Parliament his views carried a lot
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JAMES A. GIFFORD 1903-1994 James Gifford served his county and beyond, as a leader of farm, community and political organizations. As chairman of the agricultural committee of Peterborough County Council in 1939 he spearheaded the formation of the first
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