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Stephen Scates - Modern Era

Stephen Scates shares 15,000 family acres with his brothers, primarily growing soybeans and corn for market, as well as their well-known Shawnee Sweet Corn for local farm stands. He was Director of the IL Farm Service Agency during the Clinton Administration and Chair of the Soybean Association.

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Abstract

Interview Session 01 (Audio)

Family's story of its large farm operation

Interview Session 02 (Audio)

Walking tour of the current farm operation

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