E166 From Milk to Mandate: Bloyce Thompson’s Journey from Dairy Farmer to Deputy Premier

Meet PEI’s Deputy Premier Bloyce Thompson, who starts each day at 4:30 AM milking cows before heading to parliament. From breeding world-class Holsteins to championing agricultural policy, he proves effective leadership grows from getting your boots dirty before dawn.

Key Segments

Opening

• Introduction to Thompson’s daily routine

• Historic 104-vote victory in 2019

• Transition from farmer to Deputy Premier

The Roots of Leadership

• Eastside Farm’s legacy of excellence

• Co-breeding champion Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy EX 95

• Innovative marketing through Holstein photo shoots

• International recognition in dairy genetics

From Parlor to Parliament

• Motivation to enter politics

• Grassroots campaign strategy

• Victory over sitting premier

• M ...