Politics, Pitchforks, and Pickle Jars
Author | : Nanci L. Langford |
Publisher | : Calgary : Detselig Enterprises |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015054390151 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Download or read book Politics, Pitchforks, and Pickle Jars written by Nanci L. Langford and published by Calgary : Detselig Enterprises. This book was released on 1997 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting as the United Farm Women of Alberta in 1916, organized farm women have influenced the development of Alberta through their lobbying and participation in social services, health and education matters, as well as in farm politics and economics, environmental issues and child welfare. Farm women share their personal stories about the significance of the organization in their lives, describing the informal education and the fellowship they enjoyed throughout the years.