American Countryside

Some universities may have heated rivalries, but one contest between Minnesota and Iowa crossed the line in the 1930s.  The result of that game was a unique wager between two governors…

Some clothing departments have a section for Big & Tall men.  One particular piece of clothing at Julia’s store definitely qualifies for that description and it has people coming her to see it…

Gays Mill, Wisconsin is a town of about 500 people.  However, every September the town will swell to perhaps as many as 10,000 people as they come here to celebrate some farms that have played an important role in the area for decades…

Many museums hold unique and precious items you won’t find anywhere else.  This museum does quite the opposite and that, in some ways, makes it quite special in its own right.  Many visit this site because it is unremarkable…

When a tree was toppled in a storm near Martha and Steve’s rural home in southwestern Wisconsin, they never imaged the string of events that would unfold that is brings many people to this remote location every day…

In 1965 the Future Farmers of America and the New Farmers of America combined their organizations.  Today we take a look back at the NFA and that merger that took place 60 years ago this month…

Separate but equal was almost always separate and NOT equal.  That was the case in agricultural education as well with two groups helping those who loved the farm…

At one time is was the grandest of hotels in the state of Virginia.  But the wheels of time eventually forced her shutdown and all of the furnishings were sold.  What happened next surprised many…

What’s it take to build a large city?  A railroad and nice hotel of course.  It was a winning combination for this city…

Times of war often bring the displacement of families simply fleeing the conflict.  That was the case in this country and one of the focal points became a place of national attention…