By Eden Bengtson
When it comes to farming, so much has been learned over the years. Several hours of hard work has paid off. Hardship was overcome. From cows to pigs, corn to beans, farming has been one of the biggest profits for people all over the world.
Janet Timmerman is the Murray County Museum director. She herself grew up on a farm with crops and livestock. The museum holds many farming artifacts and articles that you can see. Janet presented “70’s Farming” at the Murray County Fair on Friday, August 19th. Her presentation stirred up many stories and laughs. Her powerpoint showed us just what it was like to be a farmer in the 70’s. She believes that the change in farming in the 70’s, helped farming grow into what it is now.
When it comes to livestock, everything from the quality of life to the profit had increased during and after the 70’s. When buying beef, affordability increased, creating a high profit. A day’s wage in the 70’s could buy you almost 9 pounds more meat than a day’s wage in the 50’s. Hog sales went up due to the lowered cost. Per pound, hogs were sold at $1.00. Living arrangements for livestock also changed. Bigger and better buildings and space were proposed in the 70’s. Once farmers had time to recuperate from the blizzard of ‘75, livestock profit continued to increase.
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