John Nesbitt
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John Nesbitt was a Manitoba
agrologist
. He worked as a university
professor, and in 1970 challenged Israel Asper for the leadership of the Manitoba Liberal Party
.
Born in Shoal Lake
, Manitoba
, Nesbitt saw service in World War II
and subsequently obtained a Ph.D.
from Penn State University in 1952. He was head of the department of Dairy Science at the University of Manitoba
from 1953 to 1966, and was a respected public speaker. He was also a member of Manitoba's Milk Control Board from 1959 to 1970.
Despite having the support of House Leader Gordon Johnston
, Nesbitt received only 329 votes at the provincial Liberal convention of 1970, as against 720 for Asper.
Nesbitt returned to the University of Manitoba
in 1977, serving as Associate Director (and later Director) of the School of Agriculture. In 1984, he helped to found Keystone Agricultural Producers Inc. He never actually ran for office at the provincial or federal level.
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
agrologist
Agrology
Agrology is the branch of soil science dealing with the production of crops. The use of the term is most active in Canada. Use of the term outside of Canada is sporadic but significant...
. He worked as a university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
professor, and in 1970 challenged Israel Asper for the leadership of the Manitoba Liberal Party
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
.
Born in Shoal Lake
Shoal Lake, Manitoba
-Shoal Lake, Ontario:At the eastern border of the province with Ontario, a portion of Shoal Lake and the surrounding watershed lies within Manitoba.-Shoal Lake, Manitoba:...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
, Nesbitt saw service in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and subsequently obtained a Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
from Penn State University in 1952. He was head of the department of Dairy Science at the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
from 1953 to 1966, and was a respected public speaker. He was also a member of Manitoba's Milk Control Board from 1959 to 1970.
Despite having the support of House Leader Gordon Johnston
Gordon Johnston
Gordon Ellwood Johnston was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1962 to 1977....
, Nesbitt received only 329 votes at the provincial Liberal convention of 1970, as against 720 for Asper.
Nesbitt returned to the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
in 1977, serving as Associate Director (and later Director) of the School of Agriculture. In 1984, he helped to found Keystone Agricultural Producers Inc. He never actually ran for office at the provincial or federal level.