Frederick Whitford: 2 books
Scattering the Seeds of Knowledge
The Words and Works of Indiana's Pioneer County Extension Agents
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2017
Today, Purdue Extension delivers practical, research-based information that transforms lives and livelihoods. Tailored to the needs of Indiana, its current programs include Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Human Sciences, Economic and Community Development, and 4-H Youth Development....
For the Good of the Farmer
A Biography of John Harrison Skinner, Dean of Purdue Agriculture
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
The key role that farming plays in the economy of Indiana today owes much to the work of John Harrison Skinner (1874-1942). Skinner was a pioneering educator and administrator who transformed the study of agriculture at Purdue University during the first decades of the twentieth century. From humble...