By the time the war ended, home gardeners were producing 40 percent of the United States' produce. They aided the war effort by creating local food networks that provided much needed produce in their own communities, but their effect on the social fabric of the nation was greater still. Urban and suburban farmers were considered morale boosters who had found a great sense of empowerment through their own dedication to a common cause.
bring it back!!
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- bill 4-23-2009 2:34 pm
bring it back!!
- Skinny 4-24-2009 12:25 am [add a comment]