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Farm Roots Shaped American Leaders | Green Bay News
From the soil to the White House: Founding fathers like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln didn’t just shape America—they shaped it from the ground up, turning farming into science, sustainability, and national strength. Jefferson designed better plows and championed soil health, while Lincoln’s hands-on farm life fueled his empathy for rural America. Later leaders like Roosevelt and Truman carried that legacy, using ranches and farms to drive conservation and policy that still supports farmers today. The farm gate? It’s always been a launchpad for leadership. Listen in…
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