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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1986
Page
26
Sharon Thome describes her role on the farm while her husband earns income elsewhere. She works as a hired hand, manages ledgers, gardens, bakes bread, and preserves 2,000 quarts of fruit and vegetables. The family relies on these proceeds for survival.
Wisconsin farmers face hardship as poverty cuts children’s access to healthcare and education. Families like Thome and Rompards describe resilient farm life despite stress, with some selling assets and renegotiating land contracts. The strain affects parental mood and daily life, yet hope remains in outdoor work and self-reliance.
Anna Rompards, a farmer's friend, greets her dog in a domestic scene. In the background, chickens from an egg project wander near new carpeting laid in the living room, suggesting a rural life blending work and home.
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