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agriculturist

Richard James Hansen, American Agriculturist. Achievements include development of pesticide container collection and recycling project in Minnesota, used as model throughout country; avocations: photography, hunting. Recipient Achievement award Minnesota Department Agriculture, St. Paul, 1990-1991.

Background

Hansen, Richard James was born on March 1, 1963 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States. Son of James R. and Marjorie (Benson) Hansen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Upper Iowa U., Fayette, 1985; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1987.

Career

Research analyst, specialist, Minnesota Department Agriculture, St. Paul, 1988-1990; agricultural chemical advisor, Minnesota Department Agriculture, St. Paul, 1990-1991; unit supervisor, Minnesota Department Agriculture, St. Paul, since 1991. Chair Pesticide Applicator Edition and Examination Review Board, St. Paul, since 1991. Supervisor Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, 1996.

Achievements

  • Richard James Hansen has been listed as a noteworthy Agriculturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair Cropland Preserve Task Force, Inver Grove Heights, 1991, South Dakota 39 Democratic Farmer Labor Party, Suburban St. Paul, 1990-1995. Member American Society Agronomy, Soil and Water Conservation Society, Minnesota Assn.Profl. Soil Scientists.

Connections

Father:
James R. Hansen

Mother:
Marjorie (Benson) Hansen