Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 2/7/19

On March 19, 1942, M. A. “Happy” Morgan, the Cooperative Extension County Agent in Johnston County wrote a letter to the “neighborhood leaders”.  In the message, Morgan was encouraging community leaders to work with and support others in their communities to “try to produce all of the food that will be needed on the farm.”  The letter included an attachment entitled Johnston County Garden Notes and the motto, “Food for Freedom.” The garden notes were simple, proven techniques to improve home food production and preservation.

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