Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 13, 1994
• Invested on: October 19, 1994

A leader in promoting the appropriate use of fertilizer to increase crop production, he has used his expertise in soil science to improve agricultural techniques both in Canada and overseas. His professionalism and genuine concern about the needs of plantation owners, small-holding farmers and government officials have made him a respected representative of Canada's international development activities.