About this episode

This episode discusses the role of various groups in wartime agriculture during World War II in the United States.

On this week's episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, Chris Bair is joined by Josh Erickson to discuss wartime agreiculture in the United States. They talk about the role of women, children, and the government in harvest seasons during one of the darkest times in American History, as well as the ways Americans banded together to feed a nation at war.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Bair

Guest: Josh Erickson

Topics covered

• wartime agriculture
• role of women
• role of children
• government involvement
• American history
• community effort
• food supply

Keywords

• World War II
• agriculture
• women in agriculture
• children in agriculture
• government role
• harvest seasons
• American history
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Places: United States

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