Background
Oelke, Ervin Albert was born on December 14, 1933 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Albert and Anna (Hall) Oelke.
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Ervin Albert Oelke
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Ervin Albert Oelke, American Agronomist. Achievements include domestication of new crop Zizania palustris (wild rice); discovery of seen dormancy mechanism in wild rice; improvement of cropping practices in small grains, especially wheat. Recipient Certified of Appreciation, National Association Wheat Growers, 1989, USDA, 1990, Dean and Dirs. award to Distinguished Extension Faculty, 1992, others.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1960; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1964.
Career
Agronomist, University of California, Davis, 1964-1968; agronomist, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, since 1968.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Army, 1954-1956. Fellow American Society Agronomy (Agronomic Extension Education award 1994). Member International Wild Rice Association (honorary life member), Sigma Xi, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Connections
Married Elizabeth Sharon Firary, August 16, 1958. Children: Keith, Sharon.
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Recipient Certified of Appreciation, National Association Wheat Growers, 1989, USDA, 1990, Dean and Dirs. award to Distinguished Extension Faculty, 1992, others.Recipient Certified of Appreciation, National Association Wheat Growers, 1989, USDA, 1990, Dean and Dirs. award to Distinguished Extension Faculty, 1992, others.