Rolf Dagfinn Jan Nestby

Background

Nestby, Rolf Dagfinn Jan was born on December 26, 1946 in Harstad, Troms, Norway. Son of Daniel and Rebekka Jonetta (Larsen) Nestby.

Education

Horticulturist, Norwegian Agricultural University, 1971. Licentiatus Agriculture, Norwegian Agricultural University, 1978. Doctor of Science, Norwegian Agricultural University, 1980.

Senior Scientist, 1998.

Career

Science assistant, Norwegian Agricultural Research Station, Hermansverk, 1973-1979; substation leader, project leader, Norwegian Agricultural Research Station, Hermansverk, 1979-1983; project leader, Norwegian Crop Research Institute, Stjørdal, since 1983; shop stewart, Norwegian Crop Research Institute, Ås, since 1992. Visiting scientist Research Station, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1985-1986. Committee member Kvithamar Research Center, Stjørdal, 1986-1992, Norwegian Center Agriculture, Tingvoll, 1992-1996.

Achievements

• Rolf Dagfinn January Nestby has been listed as a noteworthy horticulturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Sports Organisation of Norwegian Crop Research Institute Employees, since 1995. Vice corporal Norwegian Military Police, 1971-1972. Member Nordic Association Agricultural Scientists, International Society Horticultural Science.

Interests

• Avocations: angling, grouse hunting, generic research, gardening, sports.

Connections

Married Olga Helene Haavelmoen, July 14, 1973. 1 child, Dag.

Father:

Daniel Nestby

Mother:

Rebekka Jonetta (Larsen) Nestby

Spouse:

Olga Helene Haavelmoen

child:

Dag Nestby