Douglas Irvine recently celebrated his 75th birthday with over 250 guests in attendance. Douglas lives on Irvinelea Farm in Dalkeith.
He is a well respected dairyman whose farm produced many prize winning Holsteins under his stewardship until the herd was dispersed in 2015.
Douglas is a ‘63 grad and we appreciate his most generous contribution to the Historical Building.
Year ‘69 held their 2017 yearly reunion at Westport. Just look at that delightful group. Plans are underway for their 2018 reunion to be held at Westport on July 17 and 18th,2018. Please contact Bob and Jean Vrooman at jean.vrooman@gmail.com if you are a ‘69 grad that would like more info.
As we approach 2018, many of us are experiencing bitterly cold temperatures, the Alumni would like to extend the warmth of wishes for a safe and prosperous year to come!
Do you know someone eligible to apply for the KEMPTVILLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2018 SCHOLARSHIP? The deadline is fast approaching…
Applicants must be a relative of a KCAT/KAS graduate.
TWO SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED:
ONE SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN THE AGRICULTURE RELATED PROGRAM
ONE SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN THE FOOD RELATED PROGRAM
$500.00 WILL BE AWARDED TO EACH WINNER.
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 8, 2018
SEND COMPLETED FORM TO: Audrey Baker, 109 Rosedale Road South, SMITHS FALLS, ON, K7A 5B8
Or E-mail FORM to: a.bakercl@hotmail.com Phone contact: 613-283-5033
Find the application form by clicking here or by accessing the link on our home page.
Best of luck to all applicants!
As written by the KawarthaNOW publication November 18, 2017. Congratulations to the Stockdales on this honour! Original article can be viewed here: https://kawarthanow.com/2017/11/18/stockdale-farm-family-of-the-year/
“The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture and the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce have announced the Stockdale family is the 2017 Farm Family of the Year.
David and Cathy Stockdale, who have been farming for 26 years, own Embrdale Farm at 2525 Asphodel 4th Line in Asphodel-Norwood. The farm is home to 145 head of cattle, of which 65 comprise the milking herd. The Stockdales own 310 acres and rent an additional 180 acres for crops.
Embrdale Farm began in 1947, named for the initials of Earl and Ferna May Stockdale and their sons Brian and Robert to create the ‘Embr’ in Embrdale. Once Earl retired, Robert operated Embrdale farm with his wife Laura and sons David and Kirk.
Today, David and his wife Cathy are the sole owners of Embrdale Farm, running the operation with their daughter Rebecca and their sons Steven, Cameron, and Brett (with their wives/fiancées Kesley, Emily, and Erin). Brett and Erin’s daughter Kaylee represents the fifth generation of the farming family.
Embrdale is a 1999 and 2016 Master Breeder Herd, an award that represents the pinnacle of success for members of the Holstein Association of Canada. Master breeders are recognized for having the best ratio for breeding cows with high production and high proficiency in reproduction, health, and longevity.
The Stockdales are all active in 4-H, either as members or leaders after graduating 4-H. They sit on the 4-H Board of Directors and are also involved with the Peterborough Holstein Club and the Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture (Embrdale Farm hosted this year’s annual barbeque).
The family also volunteers with the Norwood Fair and Lang Pioneer Village Museum and enjoy time on the ice with teammates in synchro skating.
This is the third time the Stockdale family has been named Farm Family of the Year.
The family will receive their award at the Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture’s Annual Banquet on Friday, November 24th at the Peterborough Curling Club. “