Five people will soon be inducted into the Kent Agricultural Hall of Fame.
John Jaques, Bryan and Shannon Prince, and Bill and Jean Sloan have each been chosen for their years of work in the sector.
They join a list of over 200 inductees, with the first being chosen in 1988.
Jaques told CK News Today it was a nice surprise when he found out.
"Over a long career, you do a lot of things but don't expect recognition, and you don't do it for recognition, but it is certainly welcomed," he said.
Making this accomplishment even more special for Jaques is the fact that he never wanted to be a farmer when he was younger. Instead, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force.
"After doing some factory work, the air force, and traveling around seeing a lot of the rest of the world, I thought, 'Maybe farming isn't that bad,'" he laughed.
The Kent Agriculture Hall of Fame Association listed several reasons why Jaques was chosen. Arguably, the biggest was his advocacy work to get the Self-Directed Risk Management Program up and running.
This program was created to help farmers who experience hardships from natural events like droughts and floods.
"We came up with a program that was there for emergencies. It's operating today in a modified form and has put millions of dollars into fresh vegetable growers' pockets," explained Jaques.
To this day, Jaques continues to get thanks from different farmers who've been supported by the program.
Being inducted alongside Jaques are the Princes.
"They actively promote sustainable practices, champion innovative farming techniques, and advocate for policies that benefit both farmers and the environment," read a message from the Kent Agriculture Hall of Fame Association.
The Princes are also well-known outside of the agriculture sector, as they both are big advocates for recognizing the region's vast black history.
The last inductees are the Sloans. They are being honoured posthumously as Bill passed away in 2011 and Jean in 2013.
"(They) have significantly contributed to the economy in East Kent. Through their family farm enterprise, they have added value to the area with significant employment opportunities and support for local businesses," said the Kent Agriculture Hall of Fame Association.
Two of their kids told CK News Today they're happy that their parents are still recognized today.
All five inductees will officially join the Hall of Fame on November 18, 2025, during a ceremony in Oungah.