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Carie Deneau oral history interview, 2019 April 10
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Creator
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Deneau, Carie L. (Carie Lynn), 1960-
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Date Created
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2019-04-10
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Subjects--Topical
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Hydroponics, Farms, Farm produce, Greenhouse gardening
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Description
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At the time of the interview Carie Deneau had worked at Tega Hills Farm in York County, South Carolina, for a little over five years. Her primary duties included product weighing, seeding, and seedling transfers to the farm's greenhouses. Pri...
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Darrell Blackwelder oral history interview, 2003 October 3
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Creator
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Blackwelder, Darrell E. (Darrell Eugene), 1954-
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Date Created
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2003-10-03
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Subjects--Topical
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Agritourism, Agricultural conservation, Agricultural conservation--Public opinion, Agricultural conservation--Economic aspects, Agricultural conservation--Citizen participation, Sustainable agriculture, Farm management--Planning
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Darrell Blackwelder discusses his work as an extension agent of horticulture for Rowan County and his efforts to preserve the agricultural resources and culture of the community. Topics discussed include the agricultural preservation practices of ...
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Jessie Cherry oral history interview, 1979 May 25
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Creator
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Cherry, Jessie, 1915-
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Date Created
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1979-05-25
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Subjects--Topical
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Country life, Family farms, African American families
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Jessie Cherry shares details of her family life living and working on a farm before moving to Charlotte in the late 1930s. She discusses her first time trying to slaughter a chicken, her mother's garden, and variety stores in downtown Charlotte du...
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Lisa Sherman oral history interview, 2019 April 10
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Creator
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Sherman, Lisa, 1992-
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Date Created
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2019-04-10
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Subjects--Topical
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Lettuce, Greenhouse gardening, Hydroponics, College students
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Description
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At the time of the interview Lisa Sherman was employed by Tega Hills Farm, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Her duties at the farm included product weighing, packaging, and lettuce harvesting. Ms. Sherman describes her experiences with farming at her...
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Mark and Mindy Robinson oral history interview, 2019 March 18
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Date Created
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2019-03-18
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Subjects--Topical
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Greenhouses, Hydroponics, Farmers' markets
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Description
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Mark and Mindy Robinson are the owners of Tega Hills Farm in Fort Mill, South Carolina, a two acre urban farm with five hydroponic greenhouses. They employ five full time employees, and distribute their produce through the Matthews Community Farme...
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Ronald Edwards oral history interview, 2019 March 11
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Creator
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Edwards, Ron, 1963-
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Date Created
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2019-03-11
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Subjects--Topical
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Farms, Farm produce, Migrant labor, Dairy farms, Peach, Agritourism
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Description
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Ronald Edwards, the general manager of Springs Farm in Fort Mill, South Carolina, reflects on the history of the farm and his personal farming experiences. Mr. Edwards discusses the origins and legacy of the farm, the size of the operation, and th...