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Interpreting Agriculture at Museums and Historic Sites: 12 (Interpreting History)

Interpreting Agriculture at Museums and Historic Sites: 12 (Interpreting History)

by Debra Reid (Author)

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    Paperback 2017

    $45.99
Synopsis

Why should our museum accept and exhibit that tractor? Why do we need to keep those old seed samples or those plows? No one cares about farming anymore. Interpreting Agriculture in Museums and Historic Sites orients readers to major themes in agriculture and techniques in education and interpretation that can help you develop humanities-based public programming that enhance agricultural literacy. Case studies illustrate the ways that local research can help you link your history organization to compelling national (even international) stories on topics relevant to public needs and interests.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 284
 Publisher: Rl
Published: 28 Feb 2017
ISBN 10: 1442230118
ISBN 13: 9781442230118

Media Reviews
Too many museum sites neglect the history of farming in spite of the current issues of food production, animal welfare, water quality and usage, and others directly tied to agricultural history.This work is a valuable contribution for any museum on the how and why to incorporate agricultural interpretation and education into their programs and exhibits. -- Leo E. Landis, State Curator, State Historical Society of Iowa Interpreting Agriculture at Museums and Historic Sites is an excellent tool to help create compelling agriculture-related programs and experiences. It provides many examples of how humanities themes and agricultural topics can be combined, supported by excellent case studies and resource lists. The book can be a great benefit to both greenhorns and those with experience in the field. -- Jim McCabe, Special Projects Manager, The Henry Ford This much needed volume makes a persuasive case for interpreting agriculture at any museum or historic site. Chapters contributed by experienced leaders in the field cover both the related scholarly literature as well as the practical nuts and bolts of specific examples. Sections on interpreting agricultural artifacts, live animals, and modern agriculture will be especially useful to refreshing existing interpretation or adding new programming. -- Todd Stockwell, Curator of Agriculture, Industry, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
Author Bio
Debra A. Reid is curator of agriculture and the environment at The Henry Ford, and professor emeritus in the Department of History and Historical Administration Graduate Program at Eastern Illinois University. Since 2006 she has also served as adjunct professor at the University of Illinois in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.