Trained in biochemical genetics and microbiology, Gary Sojka began his academic career at Indiana University in Bloomington in 1967 as a research associate. Then as a teacher and researcher at Indiana, he progressed through the academic ranks becoming a full … Continued

Dr. Meirs is an equine veterinarian and owner of Walnridge Farm and Equine Clinic in Cream Ridge, New Jersey where he and his family raise and standardbred horses. A prominent member of the equine industry, he has, among other things, … Continued

As manager of the Delaware Department of Agriculture Planning section, Michael McGrath leads the farmland preservation effort in the state. McGrath has been involved in land use issues in Delaware for 30 years, and has led the farmland preservation effort … Continued

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