Background
McAdam, James Henry was born on January 15, 1952 in Donaghadee, United Kingdom. Son of Frederick Leslie and Mary Elizabeth (Boal) McAdam.
McAdam, James Henry was born on January 15, 1952 in Donaghadee, United Kingdom. Son of Frederick Leslie and Mary Elizabeth (Boal) McAdam.
Bachelor of Science, Queens University, 1971. BAgr with honors, Queens University, 1973. Master of Agriculture, Queens University, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, Queens University, 1987.
Pasture agronomist, Overseas Development Association, Falkland Islands, 1976-1978;
high science officer, Department Agl. Northern Ireland, 1979-1982;
senior science officer, Department Agl. Northern Ireland, 1982-1987;
principal science officer, Department Agriculture Northern Ireland, since 1987;
lecturer, Queens U., Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1982-1997;
reader, Queens U., Belfast, Northern Ireland, since 1997.
Chairman AgroForestry Forum, since 1993. Consultant United Kingdom Falkland Island Trust, London, since 1983, science advisor, 1989-1998. Trustee Falklands Conservation, London, since 1985.
Visiting professor U. Magallanes, Chile.
Member Killyleagh Development Association, Northern Ireland, 1997-1998. Secretary East Down Yacht Club, Northern Ireland, 1993, class captain 1992-1995. Member Institute.Biology, Royal Agricultural Society, British Grassland Society, British Ecological Society.
Married Sally Gibson, May 3, 1975. Children: Emma Jane, Thomas.