Jerry Howell, Computer Engineering Technology 1988

Niagara, ON

Jerry Howell's entrepreneurial spirit began at nine years old, selling pumpkins out of a wheelbarrow from the family farm. After graduation, he pioneered Howell's Family Pumpkin Farm into an agri-tourism business from the ground up, promoting it as a Hallowe'en destination for pumpkins and animatronic shows that draws thousands of locals and tourists. Combining farming with tourism and entertainment, Howell's company, Chick-n-mation, uses state-of-the-art electronics and software to create and sell singing, talking and moving animatronics shows to farms worldwide. He received the International Amusement Parks Association Trade Show Award, and the Premier's Award for Agrifood Innovation Excellence.

*2011 Premier's Award nominee in the Technology category

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