John Buchholz, former Manitowoc County Agricultural Agent, describes early farms, farming conditions, and farm life in Manitowoc County in picturesque detail.|00:00:00-Part 1 Introduction00:00:39-Part 2 Types of farms and farming in Manitowoc County, soil composition of area00:05:05-Part 3 Osman Co-op, Lake to Lake Dairy organization, Bergner Strawberry Farm00:10:54-Part 4 Development of sports fishing in Lake Michigan, effect on local economy, Manitowoc Marina00:16:15-Part 5 Fish species map, “CUB Fishing Machine” broadcasting local fishing and lake condition reports on radio00:20:45-Part 6 Monitoring of thermal pollution in Lake Michigan from Two Creeks Power Plant by Limnetics, Inc.00:22:42-Part 7 Local farmers’ reactions to Interstate 43 and loss of land or division of farms00:25:55-Part 8 Manitowoc County Fair relocated from Citizen Park location to the old County Farm, new Expo grounds, events offered at the fair and throughout the year at the new site00:31:09-Part 9 Manitowoc County Extension Office horticultural services to the public and role of County Agriculture Agent00:34:33-Part 10 Personal background