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Title:
Thomas L. Wilson, demonstration farm, Watauga County farm tour
Description:
Transcribed from back: 55 farmers inspecting the farm of Mr. Wilson who was selected as best [demonstration] farm in Upper Cane Creek [illegible]. Mr. Wilson is telling the group how he farms his 29 acre farm to make an annual farm income of $1,700. Mr. Wilson sells 12 different farm products per year from his farm. Mr. Wilson says that he has found it's not necessary to [have] a large farm to make a good living.
Topics:
Agriculture
Community and Extension
Subjects:
Agriculturists
Farms
Field experiments -- North Carolina
Pastures
Teaching demonstrations
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-007-bx0024-004-001
Photographer:
Shoffner, R. W. (Robert Worth), 1902-1995 more info on Shoffner, R. W. (Robert Worth), 1902-1995 
Created Date:
Location:
Watauga County (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs