Joseph Patrick Landry

Nova Scotia

When Joseph Patrick Landry, a native of Antigonish, entered upon employment at the Government Farm, Bible Hill, in 1898, he little dreamed that it was an association which would span a period of fifty years; that he was destined to be appointed to the positions of Provincial Poultry Husbandman and Professor of Poultry Science at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College; and that his enthusiasm for poultry would be reflected in the development of a multi-million dollar poultry industry in Nova Scotia.

When Professor Landry was placed in charges of the small poultry flock on the Government Farm, his was a voice crying in the wilderness. When he was superannuated by a grateful and appreciative Province of Nova Scotia after a half-century of employment, this dedicated public servant enjoyed the distinction of having acquired an international reputation as a poultry specialist. His selection to officiate at poultry shows in Newfoundland, other Canadian Provinces, and at the Imperial Poultry Congress in London, England, is an indication of the international stature acquired by this man in his chosen profession.

Further international recognition was accorded Professor Landry through his election to the Presidency of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association.

As a citizen of his adopted community of Truro, Professor Landry became well and favourably known through his association with civic enterprises and community projects, particularly those involving the humanities. For several years, Professor Landry served as the imaginative chairman of the Board of the Colchester County Hospital, during which period an extensive building program was initiated.

Professor Landry's record of achievement and accomplishment stands as a lasting memorial to the competence and dedication of this public servant.