Overview
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 local, national (even international) stories focused on the multidisciplinary topic. That ordinary plow, pitch fork, and butter paddle can provide the tangible evidence of the story worth telling, even if the farm land has disappeared into subdivisions and agriculture seems as remote as the nineteenth century. Other topics include discussion of alliances between rural tourism and community-supported agriculture, farmland conservation and stewardship, heritage breed and seed preservation efforts, and antique tractor clubs. Any of these can become indispensable partners to history organizations searching for a new interpretive theme to explore and new partners to engage.
Full Product Details
Author: Debra A. Reid
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Volume: 12
Dimensions:
Width: 18.30cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 26.60cm
Weight: 0.767kg
ISBN: 9781442230101
ISBN 10: 144223010
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 31 January 2017
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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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
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 Information
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.
