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Grey County Manager Recognized for Outstanding Efforts in Agricultural Extension

June 11, 2008

Ray Robertson, manager of Grey County Agricultural Services in Markdale, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2008 T.R. Hilliard Distinguished Agricultural Extension Award.

Robertson is well known for his leadership in the agricultural community, especially in Grey and Bruce counties. His efforts were instrumental in the establishment of the Grey County Agricultural Services office and the Bighead and Beaver River projects, and he played a leadership role in rejuvenating the Grey-Bruce Farmers Week, an important educational venue for many producers in the Grey-Bruce area. Robertson has also been an effective advocate for the adoption of environmental stewardship practices in farming communities, serving as Coordinator and Leader of the Environmental Farm Plan for Grey County.

This year's recipient was nominated by the Ontario Forage Council, the Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association, and the Ontario Canola Growers. The award presentation will take place during Grey-Bruce Farmers Week in January 2009.

The T.R. Hilliard Distinguished Agricultural Extension Award was established by the OAC Alumni Foundation to recognize individuals who are making significant contributions in agricultural extension in the province of Ontario.