Looking Back

Jim says, “The most fulfilling moments are the successes of my students, both undergrad and grad, American and foreign. We keep in contact with a lot of them, in North America and overseas. Some are turfgrass specialists very successful in their research efforts; quite a few have become department heads, too; and some are deans at their universities.”

Both are grateful to have been blessed with a wonderful family and the opportunity to work and travel together. Harriet says, “Jim has been able to focus on work he loves and make significant contributions to the turfgrass industry. We’ve met fantastic people from all around the world and many of them have become great friends.” Jim adds, “I appreciate Harriet’s role in our partnership even more than she realizes. We’ve had an amazing journey, so much more than either of us imagined, and are eager for the next adventure.”

Suz Trusty is co-editor of Turf News.

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Turfgrass research was a very young science when this turfgrass plot was seeded at Michigan State University in the early 1960s. Photo courtesy of the Dr. James B and Harriet Beard Collection

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