William Evans Barksdale

Background

Barksdale, William Evans was born on May 9, 1937 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Donoho and Eloise Faye (Evans) Barksdale.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Arkansas, 1959.

Career

Associate editor Progressive Farmer, Memphis, 1959-1965. Senior editor, editor in chief Farm Quarterly, Cincinnati, 1966-1973. Vice president Cook Industries, Inc., Memphis, 1973-1975.

Principal Barksdale Agri-Communications, since 1975.

Achievements

• William Evans Barksdale has been listed as a noteworthy journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Agricultural Editors Association, National Agri-Marketing Association, Memphis Agricultural Club (board directors since 1987).

Interests

• Fishing, hunting, nature study, photography.

Connections

Married Sandra Ramsey, June 19, 1959. Children: William Alexander, Bryan Carter.

Father:

William Donoho Barksdale

Mother:

Eloise Faye (Evans) Barksdale

Spouse:

Sandra Ramsey

child:

Bryan Carter Barksdale

child:

William Alexander Barksdale