There's Something Special About These 17 Ohio Farms From The Past
By April Dray|Published December 26, 2015
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
Ohio has a rich, proud history in agriculture. The following vintage photos showcase 17 Ohio farms from the 1930s and 1940s. (Their original captions have been included.) It’s interesting to see how the land and techniques have evolved over the years. Are you familiar with any of these farmlands or the families that ran them?
1. "Farm in Ross County." (Located along State Rt. 180 today.)
3. "Rustan brothers preparing a 'warm drink' for their hogs. Farm is now owned by loan company. Has not been owner-operated for six years. Title is not clear but loan company collects rent and makes very few repairs. Two hundred forty acres, crop share. Near Dickens, Ohio."
4. "Rio Grande, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Hall at their new home on a 500 acre dairy farm in Gallia County, Ohio. Mr. Hall was placed on this farm after attending the farm labor training school at Rio Grande College, Ohio."
"Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio. Reed and Evelyn Hall have their own chickens on dairy farm where Mr. Hall was employed as a result of the training program."
"Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio. Mr. Bailey, FSA (Farm Security Administration) county supervisor, visiting Reed Hall on his unproductive farm in the hill section of this county. Mr. Bailey is attempting to recruit men from this type of farm for farm labor training and relocation in more productive farming areas."
"Rio Grande, Gallia County, Ohio. Mr. Younkers in the poultry house on Fred Bowers farm. He was hired here after he completed a farm labor training course at Ohio State University."
