Schroder, Gene 2008-05-06

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This interview features Gene Schroder as he discusses the American Agriculture Movement (AAM). In this interview, Gene describes the events that led up to the AAM, his participation in the movement, and the future of agriculture in America.


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Gene Schroder

Additional Parties Recorded: n/a

Date: May 6, 2008

Location: Campo, Colorado

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 00:48:41 (48 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and lead up to the American Agriculture Movement; Meeting in 1977; forming the AAM; Being on the Tractorcade; arriving in Washington DC; Talking to politicians, getting legislation passes; being interviewed; The future of agriculture



Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital audio

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

Transcript: available in Reading Room only



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