Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: May 07, 1998

One of Canada's foremost authorities on soil science, he has advanced our knowledge of soil fertility and soil degradation in the Prairies. For more than twenty-five years, his findings have contributed to making dry-land farming more productive, profitable and sustainable. Known to soil scientists throughout North America, he has guided students and fellow researchers by sharing his vast knowledge of agronomy.