Seaman Knapp, extension pioneer

Tama Jim Wilson, research pioneer

• Photos: Knapp and Wilson

In Washington DC, there are two USDA buildings with facing archways named after Seaman Knapp, ag dean, 1879-1885, who established extension system. Other arch named for James "Tama Jim" Wilson, ag dean, 1898-1902. U.S. ag secretary 16 years. Established nation's experiment stations.

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