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Dr. James R.
Baggett
James R. Baggett graduated with a bachelor's degree in
agriculture from the University of Idaho in 1952. He
completed his doctorate in 1956 at Oregon State University. Dr.
Baggett had a productive and fruitful, 30-year career as a vegetable breeder.
His contributions were made through improvement and adaptation of
many varieties of garden peas, green beans, broccoli, cabbage, sweet
corn, tomatoes, carrots as well as other vegetables. Home
gardeners all over Oregon are familiar with his tomato
varieties, which include Oregon Spring, Oregon Star, and Siletz,
a seedless tomato.
 He has published many articles
and has been recognized nationally by a variety of food and
agriculture organizations. Awards include the Award for Meritorious
Service (1989) from the National Pea Improvement Association, the National Food Producers Award for Raw Products Research
(1978), the Agricultural Service Award (1986)
and the Distinguished Service Award (1990) from the Northwest
Food Processors Association.
Dr. Baggett retired in 1995 and is a professor emeritus of horticulture at
Oregon State University. |
