“Peace Through Corn” Presented By Liz Garst
Prairie Heritage Center, O'Brien County
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Agriculture in Iowa has influenced the course of history in our state, our nation, and the world. On Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7 P.M. Humanities Iowa speaker, Liz Garst, will present “Peace Through Corn” which reflects on the ways in which Iowa’s agriculture industry has had influence worldwide.
Liz Garst will recount the history of agricultural development in Iowa, from early settlement through the fabulous mid-century explosion of farm productivity, based on the hybrid seeds, machinery, fertilizers, and livestock technologies promoted by her grandfather, Roswell Garst. She will also talk about the visit to her grandparents’ farm by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and his family in 1959 and will share her personal memories as an 8-year-old participant. Imbedded in the entertaining story are history and economics lessons as well as a powerful message about the ability of an individual to make a difference.
The program will begin at 7 P.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Prairie Heritage Center and is free and open to the public.
