Allan Lowry

Allan Lowry grew up on Penlow  Farms, Ramsay Township (now Mississippi Mills). He was a respected dairy farm businessman, a nationally recognized Holstein breeder and a strong ambassador for agriculture and the wellness of his community and family.

Allan became a partner in the Penlow Farms in 1978 and with his wife Donna, fully took over the farm in 1994.  They expanded from 100 to 650 acres and a miking herd of 50 cows. In 2015, the dairy was upgraded to a modern barn and automated milking system. Farm ownership has transferred to the next generation of the family, an important outcome for Allan and Donna in the future success of the farm.

Penlow Farms was awarded the Master Breeder shield by Holstein Canada in 2012 and are known for breeding the world famous,  All-Canadian Mature cow, Penlow Georgette Outside in 2007. This cow and many of her family members brought nationwide recognition to the quality of the Holstein breed in Lanark County.

Allan brought his passion for agriculture and people to many organizations, serving in leadership roles with the Lanark County Federation of Agriculture, Lanark County Holstein Club, Lanark Mutual and Commonwell Mutual Insurance Boards, Municipal Advisory Committees and Lanark County 4-H. He encouraged the very best from people in these organizations and he was an effective and trusted messenger for issues.

Allan was widely regarded as a person of integrity who was interested in learning from, and about others and has made enduring contributions throughout Lanark County and beyond.

Allan Lowry passed away in 2021.