Background
Rae, Herbert Farquhar Mac was born on March 30, 1926 in Middle River, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Murdoch John and Jessie (Matheson) Mac Rae.
Rae, Herbert Farquhar Mac was born on March 30, 1926 in Middle River, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Murdoch John and Jessie (Matheson) Mac Rae.
Diploma Nova Scotia, Agricultural College, 1952. Bachelor of Science, McGill University, 1954. Master of Science, McGill University, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1960. Doctor of Science (honorary), McGill University, 1987. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Dalhousie University, 2000.
Chemist, food and drug directorate, Department National Health and Welfare, Ottawa, Ontario, 1960-1961; member faulty Macdonald College, McGill University, 1961-1972; associate professor animal science Macdonald College, McGill University, 1967-1970; professor, department chairman Macdonald College, McGill University, 1970-1972; principal, Nova Scoti Agricultural College, Truro, 1972-1989; retired, Nova Scoti Agricultural College, Truro, 1989.
Fellow: Agricultural Institute Canada. Member: Canada Society Animal Science, Rotary International (Four Aves. of Service citation 2002), Order of Canada.
Married Mary Ruth Finlayson, September 24, 1955. Children– Roderick John, Elizabeth Anne, Christy Margaret, Mary Jean.