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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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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Ross and Lois purchased their Indian River farm in 1967. Sugarvalley Maple became home to a maple syrup business, a maple supply company, a milking Holstein herd, a purebred Hereford herd, and cash crops. The maple syrup business grew from
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Francis Walsh excelled in many facets of agriculture, from 4-H to support of farm organizations to innovative beef herd management. He did this while expanding his farm operation and bringing family members into the business. Francis was a keen 4-H
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Edgar Cornish, a purebred Hereford breeder in Otonabee township has been actively involved in many local, regional and provincial organizations and committees. Edgar was a 4-H member and beef club leader. In the 1990’s Edgar chaired the school agriculture awareness committee which
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Clarence and Betty Glenn developed a highly regarded registered Holstein herd while contributing to the agricultural industry and their local community. In 1956, Glen Isle Farms Ltd. was established with the purchase of the McFee farm in Keene, Ontario. Clarence
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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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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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PATRICK JOSEPH SULLIVAN 1912-1984 Joe Sullivan carried on the family farming tradition originating in County Cork, Ireland in the 1800s. Part of his farm is an 1840s Crown Land Grant, which son Michael continues farming today. Joe and Frances
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