Background
Benson, Donald Duane was born on November 3, 1933 in Hurley, South Dakota, United States. Son of Allen Wilburt and Mary Friedrica (Eckstein) Benson.
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Donald Duane Benson
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Owner, farmer, Hurley, 1969—1984. Chairman Hurley School Board Education, 1978—1984. Company-chairman Hurley Centennial Committee, 1983.
Chairman 4-H Hog Show Turner County Fair, Parker, South Dakota, 1975—1980.
Achievements
Membership
Member of American Legion, Hampshire/Duroc Swine Registry, American Yorkhsire Club, National SPF Accrediting Agency (national director 1978-1982), National Livestock Meat Board (board directors since 1983), South Dakota Pork Council (member performance testing committee 1980-1984), National Pork Producer Council (member identification task force since 1983, executive board directors 1970-1972, Pork All American award 1970).
Interests
Connections
Married Dolores Marie Wood, September 2, 1956. Children: James, Jacqueline, Judith.
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Born
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Career
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1969 - 1984
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1975 - 1980
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1978 - 1984
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1983
Awards
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Named Master Pork Producer, South Dakota Livestock Export Organization, 1968. Recipient Pork for State award, South Dakota State University, 1976, Pzizer International award, Pzizer International and South Dakota Pork Producers, 1980.Named Master Pork Producer, South Dakota Livestock Export Organization, 1968. Recipient Pork for State award, South Dakota State University, 1976, Pzizer International award, Pzizer International and South Dakota Pork Producers, 1980.