O u r S t o r y
1981
C r a i g a n d M o i r a C o n n e l l e m i g r a t e d t o C a n a d a f r o m S c o t l a n d .
P u r c h a s e d 2 8 0 a c r e s , w i t h 4 0 m i l k i n g c o w s i n M i d d l e s e x C o u n t y .
1982
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f n e w d a i r y f a c i l i t y
1986
P r o m o t e d t h e B e l g i a n B l u e C a t t l e f o r a f e w y e a r s .
1993
I n c r e a s e l a n d b a s e & l i v e s t o c k
Lloyd graduated from Centralia College with diploma in agriculture and joined Wicketthorn Farms Inc.
Continued to increase land base, and increase livestock numbers.
1994-1997
C o m m o d i t y b a r n s b u i l t
2000
H e i f e r b a r n a n d h a n d l i n g f a c i l i t i e s b u i l t
2001
D a i r y F a r m e r s o f O n t a r i o
2002
1 5 0 a c r e s
Purchased 150 acres with feedlot facilities in 2002
2003 - 2004
W i c k e t t h o r n L i v e s t o c k f o r m e d
2005
W i c k e t t h o r n F e e d a n d C o u n t r y S t o r e
In 2005 built New free stall barn and 2005 owned and operated Wicketthorn Feed and Country Store.
2007 - 2008
N e w r o t a r y p a r l o u r b u i l t
2010
N e w c a l f b a r n
2010 the new calf barn and transition barn were built.
2015
G r a i n b i n s c o m p l e t e d J u l y 2 0 1 5
2013 - 2023
O u r a c r e a g e h a s g r a d u a l l y g r o w n o v e r t h e y e a r s ,
Currently farming around 3000 acres.
At present milking around 400 dairy cows with 2500 head of beef cattle.
We continue increasing numbers in both dairy and beef sectors.
2024
W e l o s t C r a i g s u d d e n l y o n 3 r d F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 4
He will be remembered for his vision, drive, and keen business skills, also his love of agriculture.
Craig was a leading light in the agricultural industry throughout his well lived life, both in Scotland and Canada.
Craig was a remarkable man with a deep love of family.