Archive for Marten Butler
Withdrawing from the Soil Bank
Mr. Butler, except for two years in the Army, has operated a 275-acre “home farm” in the corn-belt since 1947. This article is based upon a discussion last February before the Rotary Club of Ottawa, Illinois. Three policies are embodied in the farm programs now being discussed to aid agriculture. We must recognize that all [...]
1Jun1956 | Marten Butler | 0 comments | Continued-
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