Braddock, Vincent 1974-07-06
Vincent Braddock, a dairy owner, discusses dairy operations.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Vincent Braddock
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 6, 1974
Location: Nazareth, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Personal history,
Dairies and decline in dairies discussed,
Uses Brown Swiss cows in hsi dairy,
Changes in farm operation recalled,
Serves as Director of National Brown Swiss Association,
Awards he has received,
Began artificial breeding in 1950,
Associated Milk Producers, Inc., discussed,
Financing mentioned,
Mechanical innovations in dairy industry cited,
Explains AMPI investigation,
Local AMPI projects listed,
Swiss cows described,
Creameries mentioned,
Early market for milk,
Dairy prices discussed,
Feedlots mentioned,
Most local diaries are affiliated with AMPI
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1950-1974
Bulk Dates: 1950-1974
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