Donald A. Young
Donald A. Young (October 21, 1929 – December 7, 2015) was a Canadian scientist whose research greatly impacted potato production in North America, and the international French-fry industry. He is best known for developing the Shepody potato. Released in 1980, Shepody was the first potato developed specifically for the North American French fry market and quickly became popular with farmers. Young received many honours throughout his career, including the prestigious, Order of Canada.
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Donald A. Young
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