J. Harold Palmer
Harold Palmer was an outstanding farmer whose contribution to P.E.I. Agriculture and in particular the dairy industry,, are recognized with his induction into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.
From a beginning of 75 acres and one cow in 1944, Harold Palmer and his family, through hard work, and careful management, built up a farming operation consisting of over 400 acres and a herd of 60 Guernseys and 30 Ayrshires.
Mr. Palmer's reputation as a breeder and connoisseur of champion Guernsey dairy cattle has been established in show rings across P.E.I., in the Maritimes, and at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. He first exhibited his cattle at the Provincial Exhibition in Charlottetown in 1952, and returned as an exhibitor every year for thirty five years.
Harold Palmer received many awards at the exhibitions in which he took part. One of his most notable achievements was winning either or both of the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor awards in the Provincial Exhibition Guernsey Show every year from 1960 to 1985.
Mr. Palmer was a 4-H leader for many years. He served as chairman of the Livestock Exhibition of the Summerside Lobster Carnival for 25 years. Upon retirement, he was honoured with a plaque in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion and continuing expansion of that show.
On different occasions he served as director or president of the P.E.I. Guernsey Breeders' Association, and was also a director of the Canadian Guernsey Association.
Nominated by the P.E.I. Women's Institute, it is an honour to induct J. Harold Palmer into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.