Growing Our Heritage

PERCY REID

Percy began farming in 1940 concentrating on dairy farming until his retirement in 1970. He and his wife Doreen retired to live in Stirling.

He was a Director of Rylstone Butter and Cheese Company for 15 years and a Director of the United Co-operative Campbellford for 20 years, serving 4 years as Chairman.

Percy served as Chairman for 2 terms and as a Director for 14 years on the Hastings County Milk Marketing Board.

He chaired the Quinte Farm Labour Pool for 4 years and spent several years as a Director.

Percy is a member of the Stirling Fair Board a member of the Stirling Agricultural Museum.

When the International Plowing Match was held in Hastings County in 1986, Percy was Vice-President.

Percy was a Director/Adjuster of the Bay of Quinte Agricultural Insurance Company for 24 years, serving as President for 2 terms.

Nominated by Ted Reid

Inducted 2006