Frank S. Mutch

Frank Mutch is well known for his contributions to agriculture. His career as a farmer began with his father and brother. Soon after his marriage in 1955 to Iva Docherty, Frank established his own farm in his home community of Earnscliffe.

In 1961, Frank and Iva Mutch purchased their first purebred Angus. Convinced of the suitability of Angus cattle to the area, he set out to improve and promote the breed. He travelled extensively across Canada to obtain the best cattle available. By improving his own herd, Mr. Mutch contributed directly to the improvement of the breed across the Maritimes. He willingly consigned to Maritime Angus Field Day sales and other consignment sales animals from the top end of his herd. Cattle bred on his farm have been sold to farmers in six Canadian provinces. Mr. Mutch has served as a director of both the P.E.I. and Maritime Aberdeen Angus Associations, and served as Maritime Angus Fieldman.

A firm believer in the importance of exhibitions, Frank Mutch has worked hard to keep quality beef in public focus. He has exhibited at each P.E.I. Eastern Beef Show and Sale since its inception in 1952, and has been a director of the show since 1961. He has been a keen competitor at exhibitions throughout the Maritimes and in Ontario and Quebec.

A strong supporter of several farm organizations, he was overall leader of the Cherrycliffe 4-H Club for 10 years. It was during his term as leader that the Club became one of the largest and most successful in the Province.

Frank and Iva Mutch have five children, four of whom are actively involved in farming. Nominated by the P.E.I. Aberdeen Angus Association, Frank Mutch is a most worthy inductee into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame.