R. Allison Profitt

(1898 - 1983)

Prince Edward Island

Allison Profitt became a farmer at the early age of 17 - a firm believer in and a promoter of Holstein cattle. In the selection of his first purebred animals, a male was chosen to go on the 1921 "Demonstration Train", an exhibition of superior animals.

To promote his Holstein herd he started showing in Summerside and Charlottetown.

Allison Profitt was a major exhibitor at the Royal Winter Fair and other national competitions when he was 30 years old. As a breeder he owned 10 cows that produced over 100,000 pounds of milk. One of these was Grand Champion in Charlottetown when she was 16 years of age with a production of 116,000 pounds.

The quality of Mr. Profitt's cattle was emphasized by the fact that the progeny of his Holsteins can still be found in many prominent Holstein herds in Atlantic Canada - an indication of his ability to recognize and propegate superior bloodlines.

Allison Profitt was a supporter of agricultural organizations - the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture, and as a Director of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. As a graduate of the Nova Scotia Agricultural Coflege he actively promoted agricultural education. He served as Secretary of the local Farm Radio Forum and was also on the Provincial Farm Forum Board.

Profitt was actively involved as a Director of the Charlottetown Provincial Exhibition and took time out of his busy schedule to assist and promote 4-H clubs, judge at field days and provincial 4-H rallies.

He served seven years as Manager of the Farm Establishment Board on P.E.I. - a position which offered him the opportunity to provide many young farmers with sound agricultural counselling. Many young farmers have expressed a strong personal gratitude to Mr. Profitt for the assistance and advice he gave them during his term as Manager of the Board.

He was active in a cooperative movement serving as the Director and President of the Summerside Co-op. Throughout his lifetime of service, Mr. Profitt has devoted a great deal of time and energy to his church, his community and to the development of agricultural education. His induction into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame is in recognition of his service to the livestock industry, farm organizations and the youth of his rural community.