Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

Ron DePauw has played a significant role in shaping our agricultural industry. An innovative researcher at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, he was the lead architect of an important new class of wheat and assisted in the development of several other varieties of cereal crops. Characterized by their high protein content and resistance to disease, these cultivars rank among the world's best and have opened new markets for farmers in western Canada. Fellow of the Canadian Society of Agronomy, he has shared his knowledge with industry organizations and students at the University of Saskatchewan.