The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame announced on September 6, 2006 that they are accepting nominations for the year 2007 for deserving individuals who have made a significant contribution to agriculture and their community.  Individuals and organizations are invited to submit nominations for consideration. 

Information and nomination forms may be obtained by contacting:  Pat Bailey, Office Manager, at 1129 Queens Avenue, Brandon, MB  R7A 1L9.  Phone:  204-728-3736, Fax:  204-726-6260 or E-Mail: agrifame@mts.net

The Hall of Fame depends on individuals, rural communities and organizations to ensure that they receive nominations for those individuals who deserve recognition.  The deadline for 2007 nominations is October 31, 2006.

The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame annual Induction Ceremony took place on Thursday, July 20th at 1:30 p.m. in the William Glesby Centre, located at 11 - 2nd Street NE, in Portage la Prairie. 

Five outstanding individuals were honoured for their contributions to agriculture in their respective communities, the province, and in some instances nationally and internationally by induction into the Hall of Fame. 
This year's inductees are: 

The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inc. held their Annual General Meeting at the Keystone Centre in Brandon on April 20, 2006.  The Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that five outstanding individuals who have made a significant contribution to agriculture in their respective communities, the province, and in some instances nationally and internationally will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.  A formal induction ceremony will take place in July to recognize these individuals.

Esmond was well known for his outstanding career with Manitoba Agriculture as well as being an Assistant Deputy Minister of Agriculture Canada in Ottawa.  Following a number of appointments he became the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Wheat Board.  After 13 years in that capacity, he was appointed Canada's High Commissioner to New Zealand and five nearby South Pacific countries as well as ambassador to Fiji.

Family Contact:  Leona Jarvis (Wife), PO Box 97, Clearwater Bay, ON  P0X 1S0,  Ph: 807-733-2975

Nominated by:  Vernon E. Nelson, on behalf of the Agricultural Class of 1955, Box 506, La Salle MB  R0G 1B0;  Ph:  204-956-0519

Dr. Eugene Lange was best known as the first Director for the School of Agriculture, University of Manitoba.  Dr. Lange provided direction and philosophy in placing emphasis on Farm Business Management and Marketing in the Diploma in Agriculture course.

Many of Manitoba's leading farmers continue to regard Gene Lange as a mentor. 

Dr. Lange's personal interest in each individual student was legendary.

Family Contact:  Elizabeth Hassan (Daughter), 18 Rutherford, Nepean ON  K2G 3P9;  Ph:  613-224-1881

Nominated by:  James Downey, Box 636, Melita MB  R0M 1L0;  Ph:  204-522-8276

Owen was raised on the family farm near McAuley, Manitoba where he continues to farm in an expanded form.  He is well known for his involvement with the Keystone Agricultural Producers from its inception.  He has been an active participant on many boards and committees, advising provincial and federal Ministers of Agriculture on a number of issues.

Owen is a visionary who has the ability to focus on long term strategic goals and the consequences they could create for the industry.

Owen is as comfortable on a tractor as he is in a board room or behind a podium.

Family Contact:  Anna Mae McAuley (Wife), PO Box 22, McAuley MB  R0M 1H0;  Ph:  204-772-2316

Nominated by:  Bob Hoffman or David Elias, Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council, 700 One Research Road, Winnipeg MB  R3T 6E3; Ph:  204-982-4796

4-H has been a part of Tom's life.  In 1937, as a member of the Manitoba Livestock judging team, he earned the highest score in judging at the National Competition in Toronto.  Tom was in demand as a judge for many National competitions.  He was consistent and won the respect of all exhibitors.  His ability, reliability and fairness were a model for all judges to follow.  He had a great influence in the development of today's Hereford breed.

Family Contact:  Michelle Scott (Daughter), Box 340, Boissevain MB  R0J 0E0;  Ph:  204-534-6478

Nominated by:  Alfred Epp or Lorraine Houston, Turtle Mountain Agricultural Society, Box 1125, Boissevain, MB  R0K 0E0;  Ph:  204-534-6479

Box 14, Group 16, RR 1, Dugald MB  R0E 0K0;  Ph:  204-853-7948

Bill is well known for his outstanding contributions to the hog industry.  He has been active on the Board of Directors for the Manitoba Pork Council for many years, while serving as chair from 1979 to 1989.

Bill is a founding director of Canada Pork International.  He has acted as a Trade Advisor to the Federal Minister of International Trade.  Noted as a "consensus builder", he willingly sacrificed time and personal gain to promote the industry.

Family Contact:  Bertha Vaags (Wife), Box 14, Group 16, RR 1, Dugald MB  R0E 0K0;  Ph:  204-853-7948

Nominated by:  Karl Kynoch or Julie Baird, Manitoba Pork Council, 28 Terracon Place, Winnipeg MB  R2J 4G7;  Ph:  204-237-7447

Jim Poole of Winnipeg was elected as President of the Board of Directors; 
Bill Ransom of Boissevain was elected Vice President and Treasurer, 
Joyce Johnson of Rivers was elected Secretary.

Other directors include Bob Anderson of Dugald, Glenn Arnott of Portage la Prairie, Keith Bridge of Hamiota, Brian Cotton of Kenville, Crawford Jenkins of Carman; Reid Lumbard of Brandon, Robert Roehle of St. Norbert, Duncan Waddell of Newdale and Garry Workman of Solsgirth.

For more information please contact: 

Jim Poole, President 
Phone:  204-837-2252 
Or 
Pat Bailey, Office Manager 
Phone:  204-728-3736 
E-Mail:  agrifame@mts.net