CA-K546Economy & trade

E. A. Partridge, prairie farm leader

Edward Alexander Partridge (Saskatchewan Archives Board). Edward Alexander Partridge (1861-1931) · Saskatchewan Archives Board · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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E. A. Partridge, a farmer at Sintaluta, Saskatchewan, led farmers who banded together to defend their interests in the wheat boom. He helped found the Grain Growers’ Grain Company in 1905–1906 and was founding editor of the Grain Growers’ Guide in 1908, championing co-operative grain marketing, wheat pools and farmer–worker co-operation.

Scope & context

Partridge as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Edward Alexander Partridge National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text