Gurba, Joseph B. - 1992 Hall of Fame Inductee

For 36 years, Joseph Gurba served Alberta Agriculture in many capacities, culminating with the position as the head of the crop protection branch. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Gurba was a leading force in developing programs which have helped protect crops and livestock against pests and disease. He also assisted in establishing a problem wildlife management strategy and devising guidelines for the proper and safe use of pesticides. Mr. Gurba retired from public service in 1983, but has gone on to work as a volunteer consultant in agrology with the Canadian Executive Service Organization in places such as south and central America.

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