Background
Schmidt, John Richard was born on July 3, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Oscar John and Alma Theodora (Ula) Schmidt.
agricultural economics professor
Schmidt, John Richard was born on July 3, 1929 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Oscar John and Alma Theodora (Ula) Schmidt.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1951; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1960.
Assistant professor agriculture economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1956-1961;
associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1961-1965;
professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1965-1995;
professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1995;
department chairman, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1966-1970;
owner, manager, JRS Computing Superior vena cava syndrome, Madison, since 1995. Farm management consultant American Farm Bureau Federation, Chicago, 1962. Consultant Banco de Mexico, 1972-1984, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), 1973-1994.
Agricultural Development Bank Iran, 1974-1976. Member of advisory board International Development Institute, 1983.
Board of directors University of Wisconsin Credit Union, 1968-1977, president, 1969-1975. Member committee Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod Seminary, 1972-1975, member church county 1967-1969, 72-75, president 1974-1975. Member American Agricultural Economics Association, Western Farm Economics Association, Rotary, DeltaTheta Sigma (national secretary 1962-1964), Gamma Sigma Delta (president Wisconsin Chapter.1975).
Son of; married Rosemary Pigorsch, October 7, 1951. Children: Janet, Deborah, Allen.