John R. Plummer grew up on his family’s tobacco/beef farm in middle Tennessee. He attended undergraduate school at Austin Peay State University and received a Ph. D. in Animal Science at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has been a … Continued

Walter B. Wurster was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated from the John Bartram High School. He received his B.S. degree in Dairy Science from Pennsylvania State University in 1956. Following graduation Mr. Wurster was employed by Ardrossan Farms … Continued

An unusual membership certificate presentation took place at the Society’s April 4, 2003 meeting. After President Page Gowen discovered that George Washington had been made an Honorary Member of the Society in 1785 because he resided too far from Philadelphia … Continued

Mrs. Page Roberts Gowen was elected President of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture for 2002 – 2003. Mrs. Gowen is the first woman to be elected President in the Society’s 218 year history. During her childhood she lived on … Continued

Left to right: Mr. John H. Osborn, Dr. Eldrow Reeve, Mrs. Reeve, and President Richard Hart During the March 4, 2002 meeting of The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture a short ceremony was held to formally recognize Dr. Eldrow “Dutch” … Continued

Mr. & Mrs. Leon H. Wilkinson with the framed PSPA Certificate and medal, presented to Mr. Wilkinson on June 7, 2001. On June 7, 2001 the Medal of The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture was awarded individually to Walter W. … Continued

Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Michener with the framed PSPA Certificate and medal, presented to Mr. Michener on June 7, 2001. On June 7, 2001 the Medal of The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture was awarded individually to Walter W. Michener and … Continued

Mr. P. Richard Hart is a life long resident of Columbus, New Jersey where he and his wife, Faye, operate the Hart Agency which is affiliated with the Farm Family Insurance Company, a primary insurer of agricultural insurance risks. Mr. … Continued

Dr. David L. Kantner obtained a B.S. degree from Delaware Valley College, M.S. degree from the University of New Hampshire and D.Ed. degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He joined the Pennsylvania State University staff in 1966. Over a period … Continued

The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture’s Medal was awarded to Ralph E. Bartholomew, Ed. D. on June 3, 1999. The award was made in recognition of his contributions as Principal of the Walter Biddle Saul School of Agricultural Sciences and … Continued