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Local Farmer Eugene Legge Inducted into Atlantic Hall of Fame

Eugene Griffin Legge was inducted into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony on the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) campus in Truro, Nova Scotia today. Legge, a chicken farmer based in Holyrood, has been involved in the 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.

It was in 1985 after purchasing a second quota that he created ChrisDarMar Farms. He now shares this successful chicken operation with his youngest son Darryl, producing 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 volunteered his time and experience as well 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.

Nominated by the East Coast Broiler’s Association for his devotion and dedication to the agriculture industry of Newfoundland and Labrador, Eugene Griffin Legge is indeed a deserving inductee into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.

The Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame was established in 1968 and honours members of the agricultural community for outstanding contributions to the industry, community and farm organizations.