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Porter Farms

Terrell, Kaufman County

Marker Text

Birthplace of agricultural (cooperative) extension, under lead of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, U.S. Department of Agriculture. On Feb. 26, 1903, from places offered, a special committee of citizens selected farm of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Porter for first "farm demonstration". The project was highly successful in demonstrating methods of farming. Extension is now part of each state land-grant university and adapted in many foreign nations. Porter sons still operate this pioneer farm, "Where science and farmers first joined hands".

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on FM 986 about 4 miles N of Terrell, on E side of road in the 14000 block
Marker # 8542
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code agriculture, general; farms; Federal programs
Latitude, Longitude 32.786781, -96.27741

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