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MORLEY WEBSTER
1907-1989
Morley Webster resided in Brighton and became known from coast to coast in Canada over his 47 year career as a leading expert on apple production. Mr. Webster was born in Prince Edward County and was educated at Wellington. As a youth he was involved with Ontario's first apple storage facilities at Brighton. During his long career in research he specialized in all facets of apple production including spray programs, storage and pruning. Morley's work with the Department ofAgriculture as their Extension Specialist in Brighton, led to the development of a weekly newsletter, his name becoming a household word for apple growers in Durham and Northumberland counties and calls to his home day and night for advice on apple production.
Morley was secretary of the Northumberland and Durham Apple Growers Association, which comprised over 150 growers. When Morley retired in 1971 he received many honours in recognition of his outstanding contribution to agriculture. These included presentations by the Minister of Agriculture Mr. Bill Stewart, a recognition banquet in Trenton, a portrait from the apple industry and recognition by his many colleagues and friends in the public service. In September 1974, at the Smithfield Experimental Farm, Morley was presented with a University of Guelph Centennial medal, by the Dean, Dr Clay Switzer.
Nominated by Mary Macklam and Elizabeth Chatten
Inducted 2008