This is a transcript of an address delivered before the Vermont State Agricultural Society and Wool Growers' Association in 1869. The speech, delivered by Luke Potter Poland, provides insight into the agricultural practices and economic considerations of the time. It offers a valuable glimpse into the concerns and priorities of Vermont farmers and wool producers in the mid-19th century.
The text will be of interest to historians studying the agricultural history of the United States, particularly the state of Vermont, and to those interested in the development of agricultural societies and the wool industry. It captures a moment in time when agriculture was undergoing significant changes and facing new challenges.
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