Background
Hardin, James Oran was born on September 27, 1923 in Grant, Alabama, United States. Son of William Robert and Gertha Lee (Key) Hardin.
Hardin, James Oran was born on September 27, 1923 in Grant, Alabama, United States. Son of William Robert and Gertha Lee (Key) Hardin.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education, Auburn University, 1949. Master of Science in Animal Nutrition, Biochemistry, Auburn University, 1951.
With, E.I. Dupont DeNumors Company, Childersburg, Alabama, 1942-1943;
manager ingredient division, Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, 1951-1962;
assistant professor, U. Maryland., College Park, 1962-1964;
director research, Wilson Inc. Poultry Division, Federalsburg, Maryland., 1964-1970;
vice president, Nutrient Products Company, Kilarnock, Virginia, 1970-1975;
director research, quality control, Standard Products Company, Kilarnock, 1975-1986;
retired, 1987. Member nutrition county American Feed Manufacturing Association, Arlington, Virginia, 1965-1985.
Consultant several feed companies.
Assistant chairman Democratic Committee, Nottoway County, Virginia, 1992-1996. With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Married Katherine Mackie, December 29, 1947. Children: Carolyn Sue, Ruth Annual.