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remembering gerald reichard
We were saddened to lose Gerald Reichard, who died on October 2 following a severe stroke that left him paralyzed and unable to com- municate effectively for the past few months.
plants (flowers or vegetables). Gerald crossed paths with our staff at conferences and meetings
Ironically, he will be remembered as a gifted communicator who contributed in countless ways to the benefit of our community, the region, state and even nation. He was “Mr. Agricultural Education.”
where farm professionals exchange ideas and projects. Working coop- eratively with his ag colleagues from Penn State, Gerald promoted countless projects and created ideas that will influence the field into the future.
Gerald touched Renfrew Institute in many ways over the years. He was the one we called when questions arose within the realm of agricul- tural education.
He also served in leadership positions in organizations too numerous to mention here.
Gerald Reichard. Photo courtesy of The Herald- Mail.
Most recently, he helped us find speakers for the 2015 lecture series, Harvest Close to Home. A year earlier, for the institute’s 2014 Earth Celebration Day, Gerald installed a Grow House Village exhibit—a cluster of wire building structures that serve as backyard playhouses when covered by vining
Renfrew Institute is successful in large part because of the broad network of resource professionals who, when called upon, help us bring cutting-edge information and programs to our area.
a way of life.
We are grateful to have known
Gerald Reichard was our number one resource for agricultural educa- tion. He was a doer and a giver... always helping the community, always striving to spread awareness and knowledge about farming, farm life and preservation of farming as
Gerald and will always remember his smile, his energy, his dedication and his way of bringing excellence to everything he did.
Melodie Anderson-Smith, Executive Director
Pam Hind Rowland, Director of Cultural Studies
Adopt the pace of nature:
her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Photo by Emma Lewis
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