Background
Gaarder, Rodger C. was born on February 28, 1930 in Park River, North Dakota, United States. Son of Clarence G. and Emma (Anderson) Gaarder.
Gaarder, Rodger C. was born on February 28, 1930 in Park River, North Dakota, United States. Son of Clarence G. and Emma (Anderson) Gaarder.
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1955.
Farmer, Park River treasurer, Park River Rental Inc., since 1984.
Treasurer Vernon Township, since 1964. Member steering committee Good Samaritan Center. Alumni member Boy Scouts American.
Member National History Society, Northern Center Weed Control Conference, Weed Science Society of America, International Weed Science Society, American Society Agronomy, Corp Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, International Soil Science Society of America, American Society Agriculture Ecomomists, International Society Agriculture Ecomomists, American Society Animal Science, American Society Agriculture Engineers (associate), National Cattlemens Association, Greater North Dakota Association, Farmers Union, Farm Bureau (past president, vice president, board directors), Walsh County History Society, North Dakota History Society, North Dakota State University Team Makers Club, North Dakota State University Alumni Association, American Meterol. Society, Walsh County Crop Improvement Association, Walsh County Agricultural School Alumni Association (past director), Walsh County Livestock Association, Northwest Farm Managers Association, American Numismatic Association, Park River Toastmasters (pres, vice president, secretary, treasurer 1955-1986), Elks, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Zeta.