- Biographical Note:
- Dr. Blumer obtained his B.S. degree in Animal Husbandry from Pennsylvania State College and his Ph.D. degree in Food Technology from Michigan State College. Dr. Blumer joined the Department of Animal Industry at North Carolina State College as an Assistant Professor in 1945, after having served as a Meats Specialist with the National Live Stock Meat Board. He became a Professor in 1959 and joined the Department of Food Science upon its formation in 1961. He became Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1980. He is known for his research on the “art” of curing country-style hams. Awards received include the F.C. Vibrans Senior Scientific Award sponsored by the American Meat Institute Foundation, the Reciprocal Meat Conference Award for Signal Service, the North Carolina Country Ham Producer's Association Meritorious Service Award, and Gamma Sigma Delta’s Certificate of Merit.
- Birth Date:
- 1914
- Death Date:
- 2003
