Press Release – June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
OUTSTANDING LEADERS TO BE INDUCTED INTO
PETERBOROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL WALL OF FAME
The 4thannual induction ceremony for the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame is being held on Sunday, August 26that 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village, Keene. The purpose of the Agricultural Wall of Fame is to recognize those who have made an outstanding contribution to the agricultural industry. Three individuals and one couple will be inducted who have excelled in the agriculture/agri-food industry. Inductees are: Edgar Cornish, Isaac Garbutt, Clarence and Elizabeth (Betty) Glenn and Julian Suurd.
Edgar Cornish(1945 – )
Edgar Cornish, a purebred Hereford breeder in Otonabee township has been actively involved in many agricultural organizations and committees. Edgar was a 4-H beef club leader. He has held executive positions in the county organizations of Cattlemen’s, Soil and Crop and Federation of Agriculture. He was on county agriculture awareness and township nutrient management committees. Edgar served in director and executive positions with regional and provincial organizations for Hereford breed association, Cattlemen and Soil and Crop. He was agricultural representative for source water protection. Edgar chaired a county committee that lobbied government officials to develop a risk management program for non supply management commodities. He has participated in hearings for Farm Practice Act, Walkerton Inquiry, Nutrient Management Act and Clean Water Act. Edgar received county awards for agricultural leadership, longtime service and Farm Family of the Year.
Isaac Garbutt (1807-1899)
Isaac Garbutt moved from England to Canada with his bride in 1832 and in 1835 they settled in Smith Township, on fifty acres with two small children, a cow and a pig. By 1875 he had 800 acres and a family of eight. Isaac was president of the Peterborough Agricultural Exhibition in 1871-1872, he judged plowing matches and promoted buying of seeds in volume with other farmers. He was involved in the construction of the floating bridge across Chemong Lake and the canal from Lakefield to Peterborough. In 1840, Isaac was a founding member of the Line Church (Gilmour Memorial Baptist Church). Isaac Garbutt’s political career spanned many years including serving as Deputy Reeve and Reeve many times and as a member of the first Smith Township Council. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1850 and Warden in 1874.
Clarence Glenn (1922-1979) and Elizabeth (Betty) Glenn(1926-1999)
Clarence and Betty Glenn developed a highly regarded registered Holstein herd and a very successful farming operation while contributing to the agricultural industry and their local community. Glen Isle Farms Ltd. established in 1956 became well-known locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for superior Holstein genetics through shows and breeding stock sales. Glen Isle received two Master Breeder shields awarded by Holstein Canada. Clarence was an innovator and early adapter of farm production technology. He purchased a forage harvester for corn silage custom work and delivered hay and straw to customers. Clarence purchased the first bulk milk tank in Peterborough County to supply bagged milk street sales for Lifloc Dairy. Glen Isle hosted Japanese trainees through a successful international program. Clarence and Betty were both active in many agricultural organizations, 4-H, Women’s Institute, church, Lions club, and community volunteering and fund raising events.
Julian Suurd (1950-2015)
Julian Suurd was never happier than speaking with other farmers and agricultural leaders on farming, growing crops, researching new ideas and spending time with family and friends. He farmed at the same Cavan location for 50 years and spent 40 years in sales, promoting equipment and products which would help improve the farm profits of his customers. His thirst for knowledge meant that he was always learning, reading, researching and travelling in his quest for newer and better methods, whether it was in farm equipment, soil testing and additives or farming costs. Julian was invited to be guest speaker at many meetings and clubs throughout North America, Ontario and local organizations providing input on land use, better farm practices, and soil health. He was a proud supporter of local and regional events, always contributing auction items and door prizes. Farming, family and agricultural service were his life.
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For further information contact
Wayne Warner
705-931-0305 (c)
