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Porter Farms

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Terrell, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 47' 12.41304", -96° 16' 38.6751"
 
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    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.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Porter Farms Historical Marker Location Map, Terrell, Texas