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AGRICULTURE IN ILLINOIS

Agriculture In Illinois   Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes
After graduating from the University of Illinois, Matt worked in marketing research, then for GrowMark, before going into farming. He discusses the options of cash- and share-rent on the 2,200 acres he now farms. Hughes discusses his equipment requirements and takes us on a ride in his combine while harvesting soybeans.

> AbstractPDF

> Interview 1 (Video)
Sit Down Interview: Agri-business and farm life

> Interview 2 (Video)
Walk and Talk: Harvesting soybeans & discussion of equipment

> Interview 1 (Audio)
Sit Down Interview: Agri-business and farm life

> Interview 2 (Audio)
Walk and Talk: Harvesting soybeans & discussion of equipment

> Transcript PDF

> Photos

Related Materials: See also the Illinois State Museum's A-V Barn.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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