Background
Farland, Keith Nielson Mc was born on April 5, 1921 in Mentor, Minnesota, United States. Son of Elmer Leon and Hazel Mae (Nielson) McFarland.
Farland, Keith Nielson Mc was born on April 5, 1921 in Mentor, Minnesota, United States. Son of Elmer Leon and Hazel Mae (Nielson) McFarland.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1942; Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1955.
With, George A. Hormel & Company, 1937-1938, 39-40; faculty Institute Agriculture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1946-1989; professor, assistant dean, director resident instruction Institute Agriculture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1960-1970; acting dean College Home Economics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1970-1973; dean College Home Economics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1973-1987; acting dean General College, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1987-1989; retired professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1989; deputy chancellor, University of Minnesota, Waseca, 1990. Chairman resident instruction section, division agriculture Association State Universities and Land Grant Colls., 1966-1967. Agency for International Development consultant East Africa, 1965, 69.
Vice president public affairs American Home Economics Association, 1981-1983. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Lieutenant colonel Reserve.
Married Mary Ellen Hanson, June 14, 1946. Children: Michael Allen, Susan Ellen.