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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
Read More ▸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
Read More ▸Grant (1939 – ) and Mary (Ruth) Elmhirst (1942- )
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
Read More ▸Jim (1950 – ) and Marg (McClure) Glenn (1948 – )
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
Read More ▸OUTSTANDING LEADERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO PETERBOROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL WALL OF FAME
Press Release – For Immediate Release The Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce they will host their 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, August 20th, at 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene. The purpose
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G. Peter English (1943-2019)
Peter English was raised on the family farm, Enghill Holsteins, a Master Breeder herd, near Hastings, Ontario. He was an outstanding Peterborough 4-H member. In 1967 he graduated with an Associate Diploma in Agriculture from the Ontario Agricultural College and was
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Dr. Bill Belch (1927-2022) and Mary (Gray) Belch (1934 – )
Dr. Bill Belch was a well-known surgeon who served the community for over 50 years. Bill grew up on a farm on the 6th line of Cavan, and his wife, Mary, was raised on a farm in Virginia, USA. Together they
Read More ▸David P. Nelson (1944-2020)
David Nelson farmed near Keene in Otonabee Township, first on his family’s dairy farm and later on his adjoining farm. He was a Peterborough 4-H member, winning the Dairy Award, and was a Peterborough County Junior Farmer. David was an
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