"Senator Robert Black is a distinguished leader who has dedicated over 40 years to advancing Ontario and Canada's agricultural sectors. Appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2018, he has become a pivotal national advocate, serving as Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry and Deputy Leader of the Canadian Senators Group. His notable legislative successes include spearheading the act to officially establish Food Day in Canada, which celebrates domestic food production."
"Beyond policy, Black has been a "powerhouse" for youth development, leading 4-H Ontario's transition to an independent charitable organization, as founding Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), and Program Director of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) where he mentored over 136 Ontario agricultural and rural leaders. His lifelong commitment to agriculture and rural has earned him numerous honours, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal."
Five leaders — Senator Robert Black, Dr. Helen Fisher, Scott Graham, Percy Hodgetts and Brian O'Connor — will be inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2026 at a June 14 ceremony. The nominees represent a diverse cross-section of agriculture, including a senator, pioneering researchers and influential farm leaders who advanced national policy, viticulture, genetics and industry governance. Senator Robert Black dedicated more than 40 years to Ontario and Canadian agriculture, chaired the Senate agriculture committee, led the Food Day in Canada act, and directed the soil-health study 'Critical Ground' that informs national soil conservation policy. He also led youth development through 4-H Ontario, the Rural Ontario Institute and AALP.
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