The Salad Bowl Strike
On August 23, 1970, the largest farm worker strike in US history began. The strike lasted for nearly seven months, with growers losing about $500,000 a day.
Agriculture
Death of Cyrus McCormick
Inventor and businessman Cyrus McCormick died on May 13, 1884, in Chicago, Illinois.
Founding of the 4-H Club
On January 15, 1902, one of the first clubs to resemble the 4-H club was founded in Ohio.
Introduction of Kansas Winter Wheat
On August 16, 1874, Hard Winter Wheat, also known as Turkey Red, was first introduced in America.