Agriculture

Blog posts about events or people associated with agriculture and farming

  • La Matanza: The Banana Massacre in American and Colombian History

    Introduction On December 5th, 1928, Colombian laborers and their families gathered at Ciénaga’s train station to negotiate the terms of their strike against the United Fruit Company with the Governor…

  • The Banana Massacre: A Story of Corporate Violence 

    On December 5th, 1928, Colombian laborers and their families gathered at Ciénaga’s train station to negotiate the terms of their strike against the United Fruit Company with the Governor of…

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Nellie Tayloe Ross Becomes The First Woman Governor in the U.S

    Nellie Tayloe Ross Becomes The First Woman Governor in the U.S

    Overview Ross’ Early Years Nellie Tayloe Ross was born on November 29, 1876, in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a plantation owned by her maternal grandfather in Andrew County. Her parents…

  • The Founding of Delta Air

    Introduction Delta Airlines is one of the world’s largest airlines, with a rich history spanning over 90 years. Founded in 1924, Delta has grown from a crop-dusting operation to a…

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