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Dr. James B. Harrington O.C., BSA’20, LLD’63 (d. 1979)

Dr. Harringtons teaching and research training have been integral to shaping the destinies of crop production on the prairies and around the world. With a keen interest in plant breeding and the new science of genetics, he began his career at the U of S in 1924 as assistant professor in the University s Field Husbandry Department. Appointed head of his department in 1950, his career s work resulted in the production of ten varieties of grain crops. Among the better known of these varieties are Apex wheat, Fortune oats, Husky barley, Royal flax and Antelope rye. At least four of his 10 varieties are still in use in Saskatchewan and neighboring provinces, each contributing substantially to higher production rates.