Growth of Farm: Less Equipment, But More Men
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- LAND ACQUISITION
- Acreage was 160 acres in 1942. Rented 80 acres from neighbor for 10yrs (rent-share). By 1960 farming 1000 acres. Farmed 1000 acres without equipment they have now. Had more hired help than now.