Claud L. SCROGGS

SCROGGS, Claud L., 93, of Richmond, died peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2009. From 1958 to 1981, Dr. Scroggs served as Director of Economic Research for Southern States Cooperative, Richmond, Virginia. In 1963, he addressed the European Common Market on international farmer cooperative service and the expansion of American agricultural products. Prior to his service at SSC, Dr. Scroggs was professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech University and an Agricultural Economist for the Farmer Cooperative Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. In 1957, Dr. Scroggs co-authored Agricultural Cooperation: Selected Readings, a textbook still referenced by states and universities. He continued to publish throughout his career. At SSC, Dr. Scroggs worked closely with agricultural youth of Virginia and was a long-time member of the Southern States' Youth Committee. An endowment in Dr. Scroggs' name sends two Virginia 4H members to the national conference. Numerous awards and honors were given to Dr. Scroggs throughout his productive life. Upon his retirement, Dr. Scroggs received the Outstanding Friend of Agriculture Award and the Cooperative Education Award for his support and leadership. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Foundation for Cooperation which he established, P.O. Box 25202, Richmond, Va. 23260, or to a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.