Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members at NSAC

NSAC was honoured to host the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame induction ceremony for 2008. The ceremony was held on Thursday, October 23 in Alumni Theatre, and a reception in the Cumming Hall foyer followed.

The 2008 nominees are: Frank Berkelaar, Nova Scotia; Eugene Legge, Newfoundland and Labrador; Donald MacKenzie, Prince Edward Island; and Ronald Piper (1951-2008), New Brunswick. For more information on the inductees visit the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame’s website.

The Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame honours members of the agricultural community for outstanding contributions to the industry, community and farm organizations.

2008 Inductees (L-R) Frank Berkellar, NS, Eugene Legge, NL,
Ronald Piper (represented by his wife, Yolanda), NB, and Don MacKenzie, PEI

The portraits of the Hall inductees, and their citations, are on public display in the vestibule of the C.A. Douglas boardroom in Cumming Hall.

The Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame was established 1968 as a means of honouring individuals in Atlantic Canada for their contribution to the development of the agricultural industry in the region. The scope of the organization has expanded and now includes all segments of the agricultural community throughout Atlantic Canada. The organization marks its fortieth year in 2008.

The Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame operates as a result of the support given by agricultural organizations, public agencies, corporations and private individuals. Each year, one person from each of the four Atlantic Provinces is honoured at an induction ceremony and reception held at NSAC during the month of October.