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The Agricultural Development Council (A/D/C) Tradition

The Agricultural Development Council (A/D/C), established in 1953 by John D. Rockefeller 3RD, provided graduate-level fellowships to outstanding students from 16 Asian countries.

During its 31 years of operation, the A/D/C supported advanced degree studies of 588 men and women. Most attended universities in the United States; a few studied in Europe and Australia. The A/D/C also strengthened local academic institutions, sponsored conferences, and supported research initiatives.

The A/D/C was successful in identifying scholars with a deep commitment to serving their countries; more than 90 percent of A/D/C fellows returned home to assume leadership positions in academia, government and the private sector.

In 1985, the A/D/C merged with two other Rockefeller family-related organizations to become Winrock International. In 2004, on the 50th anniversary of the A/D/C, Winrock created the John D. Rockefeller 3RD Scholars Program to recognize Rockefeller’s lifelong contributions to international development and cooperation.

Today many A/D/C scholars continue to play important roles in rural development. If you were an A/D/C Fellow, or a Winrock Scholar in Asia, we want to reconnect with you.

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Photos of the A/D/C


1929 – China – John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Professor Chamberlain, and Hobart Young.
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center
Jay Rockefeller, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller, and John D. Rockefeller 3rd.
Jay Rockefeller, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller, and John D. Rockefeller 3rd.
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center
1959 - Bandung, Indonesia - First A/D/C Staff conference - group portrait with families.
1959 – Bandung, Indonesia – First A/D/C Staff conference – group portrait with families.
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center
A/D/C Workshop, March 11-13, 1966 - Research Implications of Recent Developments in International Agricultural Policies and Arrangements - Dr. Clifton Wharton, Jr. (left.)
A/D/C Workshop, March 11-13, 1966 – Research Implications of Recent Developments in International Agricultural Policies and Arrangements – Dr. Clifton Wharton, Jr. (left.)
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center
John P. Hrabovsky, PhD visits with former fellows in India.
John P. Hrabovsky, PhD visits with former fellows in India.
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center
Arthur T. Mosher visits with former A/D/C fellows.
Arthur T. Mosher visits with former A/D/C fellows.
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center

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February 12, 1957 - Bangkok, Thailand - John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller with Field Marshall Pibulsonggram, Prime Minister of Thailand, at his residence.
February 12, 1957 – Bangkok, Thailand – John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller with Field Marshall Pibulsonggram, Prime Minister of Thailand, at his residence.
Photo courtesy of the Rockefeller Archives Center

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