Background
Bancroft, Robert Lewis was born on September 29, 1947 in Barre, Vermont, United States. Son of Hartland and Phyllis (Whitney) Bancroft.
Bancroft, Robert Lewis was born on September 29, 1947 in Barre, Vermont, United States. Son of Hartland and Phyllis (Whitney) Bancroft.
Bachelor, University Vermont, 1974. Master of Science, University Vermont, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1981.
Owner dairy farm, E. Montpelier, Vermont, 1967-1974. Research assistant University Vermont, Burlington, 1974-1976, Purdue University, Würzburg. Lafayette, Indiana, 1977-1979.
Economist United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1979-1980, policy analyst, 1980-1981. Professor agricultural economics University Vermont, Burlington, since 1981. Consultant economist, Westford, Vermont, since 1981.
Member E. Montpelier Planning Commission, 1969-1973. Founder, director Westford Educational Foundation, 1984-1985. Director Westford School Board, 1986-1987.
Founder, director Vermonter's for Strong Families, E. Montpelier, since 1989. Member National Association Forensic Economists, American Agricultural Economics Association, Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council.
Children: Sarah, Nathan, Ira.