Canadian Western Agribition recently that Ward Mortenson and Jim Smalley will be inducted into its hall of fame.
The award recognizes individuals for their longstanding service and outstanding contributions to Agribition.
Mortenson farms at Govan, Sask., and has been instrumental in developing the swine show at Agribition. He was recognized at Agribition’s 40th anniversary as one of the exhibitors who had shown every year since it began in 1971.
Smalley attended Agribition in 1975 after becoming the first farm news director at CKCK radio and television. He has raised the show’s profile with his stories of exhibitors and visitors.
Smalley is the first news media personality to be recognized with the award.
For more information, visit www.agribition.com/corporate/hall-of-fame/.
