Canadian Ag Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees Announced

Jun 25, 2014

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

Three new people will be inducted into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame – the late Walt Browarny, Charles Froebe and Lorne Hepworth.

“Canadian agriculture thrives on a diverse group of individuals constantly pushing boundaries to drive our industry further,” President Judy Shaw, Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association said in a release.

2014 inductees:

Walter Browarny

• Best known for his photography of Canadian beef cattle breeds
• He has created more than 2 million images
• Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta
• Nominated by the Canadian Beef Breeds Council

Charles Froebe

• Pivotal with the creation of Canada’s national farmer association (Canadian Canola Growers Association)
• A farmer (Charles and his brother were some of the first farmers to grow Canola in Canada)
• Serves as the first general manager of the Canadian Canola Growers Association
• Lives in Carman, Manitoba
• Nominated by the Canadian Canola Growers Association

Lorne Hepworth

• Served as veterinarian in rural Saskatchewan
• Farmed near Assiniboia, Sask.
• Was a political figure in Sask. (1982-1991)
• Champion of plant science and technology
• Served as President of CropLife Canada (2006-2013)
• Lives in London, Ontario
• Nominated by CropLife Canada

Hall of Fame winners are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the agriculture and food industry. Portraits of inductees are on display at the Hall of Fame Gallery located at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario. A formal ceremony will take place on November 9, 2014 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, where the three new inductees portraits will be unveiled.

Video: Early Fall Colors | Scenic Ontario Road Trip!

All adventures must come to an end, but not without one more journey! Join The Wandering Shepherds as we say farewell to our cozy Calabogie cottage and take the scenic road trip home to Ewetopia Farms. Our first stop was a breathtaking hydroelectric generating station, framed by cliffs, rushing water, and brilliant fall leaves that seemed to have changed overnight. From there, we meandered along winding backroads through lakes and hills, soaking in the spectacular autumn scenery. This year, the colors seemed to arrive earlier than usual—perhaps due to the summer’s drought? Whatever the reason, it was an unforgettable display of Ontario’s fall beauty. Finally, our holiday drew to a close as we pulled back into Ewetopia Farms, ready to return to the sheep and our daily vlogs. But this trip reminded us how important it is to pause, explore, and appreciate the simple beauty around us.