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Wiscon sin farm family stars in UW extension film
The Petersons of Centuria Polk County are featured in the UW Extension film Wisconsin Farming alongside two other Wisconsin farm families. The 48 minute color film shows life on a part time farm a dairy operation and a grain farm through seasons. Filmed over 18 months the Peterson segment highlights haying calving and field work and the role of the farm wife as Pete works off the farm. The family owns 80 acres plus 200 rented acres and operates 120 head of registered polled Herefords on High Hope Polled Hereford Farm. The film premiered in Madison and rentals are available from BAVI for 10.50 dollars with the title Wisconsin Farming and BAVI No. 1754.
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Wisconsin
Peterson
Rt. 2, Centuria
Petersons
Manitowoc Area
Rock County
Madison
Uw-Extension Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction
BAVI
Wisconsin Farming
Peterson Ranch
High Hope
Sterling Polled Herefords
Cushing
Polk County