Background
Carlson, Jerry Alan was born on May 19, 1936 in Shenandoah, Iowa, United States. Son of Glenn A. and Lucille C. (Hoxie) Carlson.
Carlson, Jerry Alan was born on May 19, 1936 in Shenandoah, Iowa, United States. Son of Glenn A. and Lucille C. (Hoxie) Carlson.
Student, Silliman University, Philippine Islands, 1957. Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1959. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1971.
Farm business editor, managing editor, Farm Journal magazine, Philadelphia, 1964-1972; Vice president, Professional Farmers of America, Inc., 1972-1981; senior editor, Professional Farmers of America, Inc., since 1981; editor, ProFarmer Web Sites and LandOwner newsletter.
Board member Fowler-McCracken Commission, 1985-1991. Captain Strategic Air Command, United States Air Force, 1961-1963. Member Rotary, Farm House, Phi Eta Sigma, Gamma Sigma Delta, Alpha Theta, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Jill Marie Clarkson, July 26, 1959. Children– Jennifer, Stephanie, Erik.