Wohlers, Ralph 2020-01-10

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This interview features Ralph Wohlers as he discusses farming and the American Agriculture Movement. In this interview, Wohlers describes how he got his own farm and the problems he faced with declaring bankruptcy on the land. He then moves on to explain his involvement with American Ag and talking to the department of agriculture. He closes out the interview by recalling the time he got injured and dislocated his hip.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ralph Wohlers

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: January 10, 2020

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Elissa Stroman

Length: 01:04:24 (1 hour, 4 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and farming background; American Ag movement; declaring bankruptcy; Changes he has faced; women on the farm; Getting involved with American Ag; Talking to the Department of Agriculture; Injuries; farm credit system




Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital audio

Recording Format Notes: audio CD recording available for listening in our Reading Room

Transcript: found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10605/360236



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