Agri-News
Three more Albertans were recognized for their contributions to agriculture when they were inducted into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Edmonton Oct. 8. Each inductee has demonstrated a strong commitment to our province’s rural communities and agriculture industry. This year’s inductees are Howard Haney, Philip Thomas and Dr. Ian Morrison (posthumously).
“Every industry needs champions. Howard, Philip and Dr. Morrison have all dedicated their lives to Alberta’s agriculture industry. They have worked tirelessly to promote agriculture and are stewards of the land,” said Jack Hayden, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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“We are honoured to induct these three individuals and thank them for their dedication and hard work.”
Howard Benton Haney
For more than 60 years, Howard Haney has worked tirelessly promoting agriculture. He has played an active part in the evolution of the co-operative movement in Alberta and Canada. He also played a central role in developing the Co-operative Marketing Chair, which is a major research and education initiative at the University of Alberta and was the director of Fletcher’s Fine Foods Ltd.
Phillip M. Thomas
Phil Thomas is a prolific author and extension specialist. His works include the Canola Growers Manual and the Alberta Rapeseed Home Study Course. As a guest lecturer, seminar leader, and guest speaker, he has shared his knowledge and expertise about Canada’s canola/rapeseed to audiences in Canada and around the world. He has also made a significant impact through his service on numerous local, national and international committees.
Dr. Ian Morrison
Dr. Ian Morrison, the former dean of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics at the University of Alberta, was a tireless steward of the land. His work on herbicide- resistant weeds resulted in considerable savings in herbicide and application costs, and helped prevent an escalation of the weed resistance problem in Western Canada. As an educator, Dr. Morrison was considered a visionary and accomplished administrator, committed to training students to contribute to Alberta’s agricultural communities.
