Hinsley, John 1974-05-31
John Hinsley, a young farmer from the Vega area, discusses various aspects of his farming operation.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: John Hinsley
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Date: May 31, 1974
Location: Vega, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Farm mechanization discussed,
Wheat varieties mentioned,
Response to water depletion noted,
Attitude toward farm organizations expressed,
Myth of free market claimed,
Financing from area banks reviewed,
Present inventory contrasted to that of 1968,
Critical period noted,
Need for family labor explained,
Discussion of hail insurance,
Attitude toward cloud seeding hail suppression program,
Cattle production reviewed,
Humorous definition of a streaker given,
Use of modern cowboys to manage cattle,
Inflated land prices claimed,
Children’s education recalled.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1968-1974
Bulk Dates: 1968-1974
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