Reginald C. Acton
Reginald C. Acton is a name synonymous with the Shorthorn breed of cattle not only in New Brunswick and in the Atlantic Region, but throughout Canada.
In 1946, after taking his discharge from the Canadian Armed Forces, Reg Acton entered farming and purchased his first registered animal.
From this initial farm consisting of 200 acres, under his careful guidance, what became known as Actondale Farms Limited, grew to over 3,300 acres with 1,200 head of cattle.
In order to fill his requirements for feedlot cattle, Mr. Acton purchased feeders from every area of the Maritime Provinces and in doing so, developed a reputation as a livestock judge of superior ability. He has been frequently called on to judge beef cattle at shows throughout the region.
Over the years, Reg Acton has maintained a keen interest in Shorthorn cattle and in providing steers for competition.
Mr. Acton currently is the longest continuous exhibitor at the New Brunswick Provincial Livestock Show, having exhibited every year for the past 35 years and for an even longer period of time at the Sackville Regional Shorthorn Show.
An active participant in many agriculture and community organizations, he helped to establish the Silver Lake 4—H Beef Club and has been a firm supporter ever since.
After retiring from Actondale Farms Limited in 1977, he went on to establish StoreView Farms which he still operates. As a producer, exhibitor and judge of beef cattle, Reg Acton has made a major contribution to agriculture.
Nominated by the N. B. Cattle Marketing Agency, Reg Acton is deserving of induction into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.