Norman Bender Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2012-0101

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains publications and course related materials by Mr. Bender's areas of expertise of agriculture and resource economics in his role as Senior Extension Educator and Center Coordinator, Cooperative Extension System.

Dates

Creation: 1975 - 2007

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography/History

Norman Bender was Senior Extension Educator and Center Coordinator, New London County Extension Center from 1978 until his retirement in April 2011. Bender was was associated with the Connecticut Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program. He later was involved with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agriculture Risk Management Program, which he co-developed and led the team for several years. The risk management program is now one of Extension’s key agricultural offerings. An agricultural economist by training, Bender served Extension statewide and was a leader in many aspects of agriculture and resource economics over the years, including ag tourism, marketing, and risk management, to mention a few.

Extent

3.9 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, notes, articles and publications created or collected by Mr. Bender during his tenure in the University of Connecticut, Cooperative Extension Service.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was donated to the University Archives by Mr. Bender in 2012.

Related Material

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