Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor-General of Canada, has announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Created in 1967, The Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. The new appointees include 2 Companions, 39 Officers, 1 Honourary Member, and 93 Members.
Ken Knox, a ‘67 Kemptville Agricultural College grad was made a Member for fostering a culture of innovation that influences the Ontario Public Sector over the past few decades – notably in the agricultural sector. Congratulations Ken!
Kemptville College Alumni – Ottawa Valley Farm Show
These three long-standing traditions have one item in common! That one common feature is the Hudson family from Panmure Farms in Kinburn ON. The Hudson family has been active in the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association for many years. Graham led the OVSGA as President in 1976 & 1977. Graham also cares for the trophies that are polished and handed out each year at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show seed show. Graham, who graduated from Kemptville in 1954, along with Jim Arbuckle, a ‘63 grad, established the charity seed auction in 1992. This auction has raised more than $186,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Panmure Farms is owned and operated by 6th generation Hudsons. Bruce and Brian grew up working with their parents Graham and Kay. At a young age, they realized that selling sweet corn meant pocket money.Brian is an ‘83 Kemptville grad and also a director of the OVSGA. He is actively involved in the duties of the seed show. Bruce, who graduated from Guelph, has been OVSGA president in 2012 &2013.
Hudson’s Farm Fresh Produce is now run by Bruce & Liz and Brian & Lynn. Their sweet corn is available in season. As well they have potatoes, yellow and green beans, cucumbers, zucchini, beets, onions, squash and pumpkins.
With Kemptville grads involved at the OVSGA and the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, it was a natural move for the Kemptville College Alumni to want to be present as well. Each year, for many years, the Kemptville College Alumni has been invited to have a meeting place at the Farm Show. The Ottawa Valley Farm Show takes place from March 15th, 2022 to March 17th, 2022 at the EY Center. The Kemptville College Alumni invite all grads to visit together on March 16th, 2022 at 9: 30 am in Hall B.
This is a chance to support the OVSGA, Ottawa Valley Farm Show, and Kemptville College Alumni. You may even get a chance to visit and have coffee with one of the Hudson family.
Board members are getting ready for the AGM to be held on Oct. 23rd, 2021 at I o’clock in Lombardy. Val Allen and Isabel Kinnear ’69 are putting the updated touches on the donor boards. Are you planning to attend? All alumni are welcome.
The Kemptville College Alumni was part of the group that nominated John Curtis to the Agricultural Hall Of Fame. Mr. Curtis was a former Principal at Kemptville College. His wife Nancy is in the video, speaking about John’s achievements and her acceptance speech.
A high-resolution video copy of the video can be viewed here
