Agnes Ellen Harris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Agnes Ellen Harris

American home economics academic

Date of Birth: 17-Jul-1883

Place of Birth: Cedartown, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 18-Dec-1952

Profession: educator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Agnes Ellen Harris (July 17, 1883 – December 18, 1952) was an American educator.
She worked in education in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Washington, D.C.
and Alabama, establishing Home Economics programs throughout the area.
She was instrumental in founding "Tomato Clubs" in Florida, which were the precursor to the 4-H Youth Programs.
She was one of the earliest practitioners of the field of Domestic Science and taught nutrition and health to women for fifty years.
She was a charter member of the American Home Economics Association and served as a national officer in the 1920s.
She was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame in 1972.