Wohlers, Ralph 2020-01-10
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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