Profile of
NLFA Board Members
President
Eugene Legge
Eugene Legge is a chicken farmer based in Harbour
Main who has been involved in the agriculture industry
since 1966. At that time he worked as a summer student
with Newfoundland and Labrador Farm Products. Upon
graduating from high school in 1969, he began working
full time with his father. He continued on that path
until he established his own farm in 1973.
In 1985 after purchasing his second quota, he established
ChrisDarMar Farms. He now shares the operation with
his son Darryl. It produces over 800,000 birds a year.
In addition to having run a successful business, Eugene
has always participated in organizations to enhance
the future of agriculture. This includes President
and Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador
Federation of Agriculture, Vice Chair of the Newfoundland
and Labrador Chicken Marketing Board, Chair of the
Agri-Adapt Council, as well as Director and Alternate
for Chicken Farmers of Canada. He has also served
on many committees at the national level.
Eugene has also volunteered his time and experience
to mentor the future leaders in agriculture with the
Young Farmers organization and has contributed to
trade negotiations, agricultural research, diversification,
technology enhancement, food safety, animal welfare,
education and promotion of agriculture.
He has also promoted bio-security, soil and water conservation,
supply management, land issues and disease management.
In summary, Eugene has provided leadership in government
relations, liaison among farmers and commodity organizations
and always advanced agriculture.
Despite his busy schedule, Eugene has always had time
for involvement in his community. He has served for
over 32 years with the Sea Cadets as CEO, Supply Officer
and Training Officer and he still plays an active
role with this group. Eugene is a member of the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 64 and has served in several
positions such as treasurer, secretary and vice president.
He has also been a member of the Harbour Main Town
Council.
Eugene Legge
P.O. Box 44, Holyrood, Con. Bay A0A 2R0
Phone: (709) 229-4439
Fax: (709) 229-4678
Cell: (709) 682-2019
Eugene.legge@nf.sympatico.ca
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