Interview Search: 70s

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70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Farmed until the 1950s, then became a feed salesman
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Began farming in 1931, built large operation (>1000 acres)
70s
Male
1970s
Montgomery
Farmer recalls farm life in early 1900s
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Farmer discusses changes in farming since World War II
70s
Female
1970s
Menard
Recalls childhood in Kentucky and Illinois
70s
Male
1970s
Sangamon
Discusses African-American farm life in early 1900s
70s
Female
2000s
Rock County, WI
Author of Stories from the Round Barn (1977)
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Operates farm established by his grandfather
70s
Female
1990s
Macoupin
Recalls growing up on farm in central Illinois
70s
Male
1970s
Sangamon
Moved from Kentucky to Illinois to launch farming career
70s
Female
2000s
Jackson
Operated peach and apple orchard in family since 1820s
70s
Male
1970s
Sangamon
Farmer discusses rural life and career with Pioneer Seed Company
70s
Male
1980s
Sangamon
Recalls early farm life, tractors, and rural electrification
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Farmer discusses impacts of Great Depression and World War II
70s
Male
1970s
Mason
Farmer discusses famr life in the early-mid 1900s
70s
Male
2000s
Fayette
Senior Advisor for the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, Texas A&M University
70s
Male
2000s
Cook
Host of National Farm Report, WGN Radio, Chicago
70s
Male
2000s
Gallatin
Senior partner in large family farm near Ohio River
70s
Male
1980s
DeKalb
Began farming in the 1930s and also took jobs off the farm
70s
Male
2000s
Moultrie
Former IFB Board member; Son of Charles Shuman
70s
Female
1980s
Kane
Farm wife discusses butchering, holidays, and selling eggs
70s
Male
1970s
Sangamon
Stone Seed Company evolved from seed-corn trials in 1920s
70s
Male
2000s
Cass
Retired farmer and Allis Chalmers implement dealer
70s
Male
2000s
Kankakee
President of Van Drunen Farms (herbs, food processing)
70s
Male
2000s
Cass
Beekeeper who sells honey at Springfield farmer's market