Background
Gardner, Frank Duane was born on November 19, 1864 in Gilman, Illinois, United States. Son of Isaac James and Invern (Bennett) Gardner.
Gardner, Frank Duane was born on November 19, 1864 in Gilman, Illinois, United States. Son of Isaac James and Invern (Bennett) Gardner.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois College of Agriculture, 1891. Postgraduate George Washington University, 1895-1896.
Agriculturist, University of Illinois, 1891-1895. Soil expert United States Department of Agriculture, 1895-1901. Director Prize ring (The) Agricultural Experiment Station, 1901-1904.
In charge soil management investigations United States Department of Agriculture, 1904-1908.
Professor agronomy Pennsylvania State College and Experiment Station, 1908-1937, now professor agronomy emeritus. Proprietor Pleasant View Farms.
Fellow American Society Agronomy (president North.E. section 1932-1933). Member American Farm Economics Association, American Association University Professors, Pennsylvania State Education Association, Gamma Sigma Delta. Club: University (State College, Pennsylvania).
Married Ellen P. Crum, June 6, 1894. Children: Matthias Bennett, Frank Easter, Reina Elisa.