About Gleneil Farms

Founded in 1970 by Neil & Sylvia Fraser, Gleneil Farms is located in North Glengarry Township in Eastern Ontario region of Canada. The main farm site was purchased in 1970 from Malcolm Campbell, a cousin of Neil's, whose family settled the land with the first Scottish emigrants to this region. The farm currently consists of 97 tillable Hectares (240 Acres) on the main farm and on adjacent properties that have since been acquired. Gleneil Farms has continued to expand and progress using bulls from the Semex Alliance to form the foundation for the current herd of outstanding Purebred Holsteins. Ian Fraser joined Gleneil Farms in 1991 and has used his skills obtained at Guelph University to strengthen the herds type and production numbers. In 2005, Gleneil Farms was awarded the Master Breeder Shield at the Holstein Convention in Quebec City.

Ian Fraser graduated from Guelph University with a Diploma in Agriculture in 1991. Ian has since returned to Gleneil Farms and has spearheaded many improvements to herd development and the farm facilities. Ian is well-known for his skills in preparing cattle for fairs and this has allowed him to work at shows across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. An avid curler, Ian can be found playing in competitive bonspiels and coaching young curlers in skills development.

Neil Fraser has farmed for his entire adult life. As he begins to transition management of Gleneil Farms over to Ian, Neil has taken an increasingly active role in agriculture related associations. A former President of the Glengarry Holstein club, Neil moved on to work as a member of the Board of Directors for Eastern Breeders Inc.(EBI). In this role, Neil was a member of the Board of Directors for the Semex Alliance and a former Chair of the Board of Directors for Eastern Breeders Inc.. In his leisure hours, Neil enjoys golf, curling and playing cards with his friends and neighbours.

Sylvia Fraser came to Eastern Ontario to attend Nursing College at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. Upon graduation, Sylvia and Neil founded Gleneil Farms. A Registered Nurse by profession, Sylvia has nursed for 39 years at Hawkesbury General Hospital in the Medical/Surgical ward. Sylvia, born in Prince Edward Island and raised in Nova Scotia, returns to her Atlantic Canada roots each fall to reacquaint herself with her maritime heritage. Golf, cards, exploring the scenic coves of Prince Edward Island and enjoying a book by the fire are Sylvia's passions.