Harrar, J. George (Jacob George), 1906-1982
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J. George Harrar (1906-1982), generally regarded as the father of the "Green Revolution," was a plant pathologist who formed and headed the Rockefeller Foundation's pioneering agricultural assistance proghram in Mexico from 1942 to 1952. He later served the Rockefeller Foundation as Deputy Director for Agriculture (1952-1955), Director of Agriculture (1955-1959), Vice-President (1959-1961), and President (1961-1972).
From the description of Papers, 1958-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154270422
Foundation executive.
From the description of Reminiscences of J. George Harrar : oral history, 1972-1977. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309737022
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- Education
- Agriculture
- Educator
- Executives
- Green Revolution
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- Developing countries (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
