Calvin R. King (born 1953) is an American farm developer, and the President of the Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corp. He graduated from

Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is a private historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is a founding member of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Philander Smith College is accredited by ...

in 1975. The agency collaborated with the Farmers Home Association to create the Outreach Training and Technical Assistance program.

Awards

*1990 MacArthur Fellows Program *1990 National Partnership Award, by the

United States Department of Agriculture The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food. It aims to meet the needs of com ...

*1989 Arkansas Public Service Award.

References

External links

"African-American Farmers: Working the Plough"
''Living on Earth'', January 24, 1997 {{DEFAULTSORT:King, Calvin 1953 births Farmers from Arkansas MacArthur Fellows Philander Smith College alumni Living people