Very proud of Dad, selected posthumously as one of the five 2016 inductees to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame. "To qualify for this prestigious recognition, inductees must have demonstrated visionary leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the advancement of agriculture in Ontario." I wish he were still here to enjoy this honour but our family is very touched.
http://www.oahf.on.ca/news.html
"Bill was a leader and innovator in the North American sod industry for more than 42 years. A graduate of Ontario Agricultural College, his major contributions to agriculture came from his passion and ability for bringing experts and sod farmers together.
Bill and his company Fairlawn Sod Nursery Ltd. helped to change the face of Ontario’s sod industry from a collection of “Mom and Pop” operations to a thriving agribusiness based on sound scientific principles. As his farms spread across Ontario and into Quebec, Ohio and Florida, Fairlawn Sod became for a time the largest sod producer in North America.
Bill took leadership roles in the sod industry and in his community throughout his life and was instrumental in the establishment of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.
Year ’55 OAC, in conjunction with the Guelph Turfgrass Institute and the Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario, recognize Bill Campbell’s visionary leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship and are proud to nominate Bill, posthumously, for induction into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame."
This photo was taken for the cover of the University of Guelph alumni magazine back in the 70s. We always teased Dad about it! :)