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The population of the planet has increased by more than seven billion since the start of formal agricultural research in 1843. In this fascinating book, Gale Buchanan explores where and how agricultural research has made all our lives better.
In a world facing chronic and increasing shortages in food crops and natural resources, visionary leadership in agriculture becomes more and more critical for building and maintaining a sustainable future. It is of paramount importance that the dynamic and challenging evolution in agriculture over the last century and a half be met today with imaginative leadership in virtually all aspects of activities and organizations involved. Leadership in Agriculture: Case Studies for a New Generation focuses on key characteristics and elements of leadership. Using case studies from research, industry, education, administration, and extension services, the authors present real-world circumstances rangi...
The astounding success of agricultural research has enabled farmers to produce increasingly more—and more kinds—of food throughout the world. But with a projected 9 billion people to feed by 2050, veteran researcher Gale Buchanan fears that human confidence in this ample supply, especially in the US, has created unrealistic expectations for the future. Without a working knowledge of what types and amounts of research produced the bounty we enjoy today, we will not be prepared to support the research necessary to face the challenges ahead, including population growth, climate change, and water and energy scarcity. In this book, Buchanan describes the historical commitment to research and the phenomenal changes it brought to our ability to feed ourselves. He also prescribes a path for the future, pointing the way toward an adequately funded, more creative agricultural research system that involves scientists, administrators, educators, farmers, politicians, and consumers; resides in one “stand alone” agency; enjoys a consistent funding stream; and operates internationally.
Branch research stations fulfill a critical role in the success of agricultural research. The development of these stations requires individuals with unique skill sets in new, innovative technology and a sound knowledge of production agriculture. Branch Research Stations in Agriculture presents a comprehensive examination of the BRS system in the United States, a topic on which there has been little written to date. Author Gale Buchanan provides a historical perspective, describing the development of the foundation of the BRS system as it exists today. Then he explores the system's function, operation, and future, illustrating the power and relevance of branch research stations to present-day agricultural research. An appreciation and understanding of the BRS system will help ensure a bright future for US agriculture. Offering extensive resources for agricultural researchers, this study provides a thorough consideration of the American system of branch research stations in agriculture.
Simple, delicious, and nutritious recipes for dinner, dessert, and even appetizers that a beginning cook with no culinary skills to the most modest can master with ease!
Nominations for Dr. Gale A. Buchanan, Marc L. Kesselman, Boyde [i.e. Boyd] K. Rutherford, and Linda A. Strachan : hearing before the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, second session, March 14, 2006.
Being married to your best friend is a sacred opportunity. Gale Buchanan shares an evocative, heartfelt, and heart-wrenching memoir of his beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime love with his wife and best friend, Carol. After 7 1/2 years of marriage while completing requirements for the PhD and then working tirelessly towards earning promotion and tenure, Gale Buchanan was unexpectedly, newly divorced. Viewing divorce as the first real major failure in his life, Gale had work to worry about - not finding a new mate. Fate, it seems, had other plans. A chance meeting with a colleague revealed a potential mate that set in motion a life more beautiful than either could have imagined. In Carol, Gale chro...
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