James C. Northrop
- Born in Miami, Florida
- Graduated from Miami Jackson High School, 1948
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag, MAg, EdD
- Taught at Deland High School, Deland, FL, 1955-57
- Taught at Edgewater High School, Orlando, FL, 1957-63
- Director at Florida Presbyterian, St. Petersburg, FL, 1964-68
- Assistand Director PK Young, Gainesville, FL, 1969-74
- IFAS Youth Specialist, University of Florida, 1974-92
- Member of Alpha Tau Alpha
- IFAS Extension Specialist of the Year