James and Brenda McIntosh recognized with award
Kristy Nudds
Features New Technology Production Business/Policy CanadaFrom left to right: James and Brenda McIntosh; Andy Robinson, chair of the Department of Animal and Poultry Science; and Robert Gordon, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College. Photo courtesy of OAC dean’s office
August 25, 2014 – James and Brenda McIntosh are the 2014 recipients of the Ed McKinley Poultry Worker of the Year award. The award is presented yearly to outstanding individuals in the poultry industry by the Poultry Industry Council (PIC).
The award was presented August 21 in Seaforth, Ontario at the Huron County Summer Barbecue for Zone 5 Egg and Pullet Farmers and families.
Keith Robbins, Executive Director, PIC said, “James and Brenda McIntosh are to be commended for their generous one million dollar contribution to the University of Guelph ensuring poultry nutrition research and education will be available for future generations of poultry farmers.”
James McIntosh earned an undergraduate degree from Ontario Agricultural College in 1959, and a master’s degree in poultry nutrition in 1961. It was at the University of Guelph that he met Brenda, and together they founded McIntosh Poultry Farms Ltd. in Seaforth. The family’s contribution to the sector exemplifies the poultry worker of the year characteristics.
Poultry Industry Council is a not for profit charity that develops and funds research extension and education programs for the poultry industry within Ontario. It is supported by the Ontario feather boards, industry organizations, and by both corporate and individual members.
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