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AGRICULTURE IN ILLINOIS

Agriculture In Illinois   Harold Steele

Harold Steele
A fourth generation farmer, Harold served in WWII then returned to the farm, with a particular interest in raising hogs in confinement facilities. He served as President of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Harold also shows his extensive collection of primitive agriculture tools and speaks of the importance of history.

> Abstract PDF

> Interview 1 (Video)
Growing up on the family farm

> Interview 2 (Video)
Serving as President of IL Farm Bureau

> Interview 3 (Video)
Walking tour of farming artifacts

> Interview 1 (Audio)
Growing up on the family farm

> Interview 2 (Audio)
Serving as President of IL Farm Bureau

> Interview 3 (Audio)
Walking tour of farming artifacts

> Transcript PDF

> Photos

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


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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