Background
Smith, Dallas R. was born on October 1, 1942 in Bolton, North Carolina, United States. Son of John William and Bonnie Arlene Smith.
Smith, Dallas R. was born on October 1, 1942 in Bolton, North Carolina, United States. Son of John William and Bonnie Arlene Smith.
Bachelor of Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technology University, 1965. Postgraduate, University Maryland, 1969.
Agricultural expert agent North Carolina expert service tobacco and peanuts division agricultural stabilization and conservation service, USDA, Washington, 1965-1968; cotton marketing specialist, USDA, Washington, 1969-1975; chief peanut branch, USDA, Washington, 1976-1977; deputy director, USDA, Washington, 1977-1985; director, USDA, Washington, 1985-1993; deputy under secretary international affairs and commodity programs office of secretary, USDA, Washington, since 1993; now acting under secretary farm and foreign agricultural services, USDA, Washington.
Active Patuxent River 4-H Center Sergeant United States Army, research.
Married Shirley Ann Turner, April 10, 1966. 2 children.