Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame

Peterborough County
Agricultural Wall of Fame
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Darrell Drain (1952 – )

Darrell Drain (1952 – )

2024 , Inductees 🕔August 22, 2024

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

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

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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W. Clarance Mann ( 1907-1992) and Helen  A. Mann nee Garbutt  (1907-1999)

W. Clarance Mann ( 1907-1992) and Helen A. Mann nee Garbutt (1907-1999)

2016 , Inductees 🕔July 1, 2016

Clarance Mann and his wife, Helen were both very involved in community  life and many aspects of agricultural development. Together, in 1934 they established Garmandale Farm on Helen’s family farm, on the Centre Line of Smith Township, breeding a quality

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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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