Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame

Peterborough County
Agricultural Wall of Fame
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Tag "Holstein Club"

Jim (1950 – ) and Marg (McClure) Glenn (1948 – )

2023 , Inductees 🕔November 22, 2023

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

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Clarence Glenn (1922-1979) Elizabeth (Betty) Glenn (1926-1999)

Clarence Glenn (1922-1979) Elizabeth (Betty) Glenn (1926-1999)

2018 , Inductees 🕔October 14, 2018

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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Norman Walter McConkey (1903 – 1956)

Norman Walter McConkey (1903 – 1956)

2017 , Inductees 🕔November 27, 2017

Norman McConkey was a very active, committed and innovative contributor to agriculture and agri-business in Peterborough County. He owned Lifloc Dairy Farms in Otonabee Township. He was one of the first farmers in the county to acquire a hay baler,

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J. Francis Crowley  (1951 – )

J. Francis Crowley (1951 – )

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

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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