Illinois Adventure
S20 E12: Illinois - Farming
Season 20 Episode 12 | 26m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Farming in Illinois, from the John Deere steel plow to transportation advancements.
While Illinois had some of the richest soil in the country, it was a tough endeavor for new settlers to open the prairie land. That was until a certain gentleman arrived whose name is still associated with farming today.
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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP
Illinois Adventure
S20 E12: Illinois - Farming
Season 20 Episode 12 | 26m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
While Illinois had some of the richest soil in the country, it was a tough endeavor for new settlers to open the prairie land. That was until a certain gentleman arrived whose name is still associated with farming today.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP