Ray Robertson, manager of the Ontario Forage Council, has been chosen the first inductee to the council’s Wall of Fame.
He has been manager for about a quarter of a century, taking over from Stan Young of the University of Guelph despite telling the farmers he did not feel qualified.
He set a condition: they needed to hire Joan McKinley who had lost her job as Grey County crop advisor when the provincial government cut staff.
“The wall of fame celebrates the individuals whose dedication, leadership, and vision have shaped the growth and impact of the organization,” said the OFC.
“These honourees represent the passion and commitment that have advanced forage production, strengthened Ontario’s agricultural community, and supported the success of producers across the province.”
Robertson has also been chair of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association.
