ACA Salutes Dr. Ed Richardson

 
 
          July 26, 2007
 
          Dr. Ed Richardson was recognized by the Alabama Cattlemen's Association during the July 24th Summer Board of Directors meeting for his outstanding service to agriculture while serving as president of Auburn University.
          When Dr. Richardson was named Interim president in 2004, following a successful career as the state's education superintendent, strengthening the agricultural programs at Auburn University was one of his five initiatives. Within a short time, Dr. Richardson was able to garner support from industry as well as faculty to establish a Natural Resources Development and Research Institute. This institute restores many of the teaching, research, and extension programs in agriculture, forestry, and wildlife sciences.
           One of the legacies that Dr. Richardson has left Auburn University is the strengthening of its agricultural programs. This is no surprise to those who know Dr. Richardson well as his roots run deep in agriculture having grown up on a farm in rural Pike County.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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