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Carol (Lacey) (1956 – ) and Dean Warner (1953 – )
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 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)
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 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 (1943 – )
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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Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame– 2024 Inductees – Joseph Crowley 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
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Fred M. Crowe (1899 – 1984)
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 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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