interview:George Fellows(age 65)

28 Jan 79

operated a family farm on Old State Rd.since 45-46.Today 120 acres.
Milks about 25-26 cows and cuts and sells locust fence posts.Has
raised cabbage.

potential questions derived from interview

1. What does the future hold for the farmer with a son(s) who want
to farm the family's land.
2. What does it hold for the son(s).

3. What future for family farmer without interested son(s).
4. What is happening to the number of farms in the Edinboro area
5.1s farming today in this area a good living or a not so good
living.In particular,why is this so,

6. What part does the equipment or machinery story play.
(Fellows says he has gone through 5 combines and 5 hay bailers)

7. What positive impact will coming of steel mill have on area
farmers? What negative impact.
(Fellows sees possibility of new markets for some.)
8. With beef cattle available locally,why prices so high.Why not
more beef cattle herds.

9. George Fellows believes that a number of Americans may soon be
going hungry.Do you agree or disagree.

10.Can you describe the typical farm in Edinboro area,using your
own as examples.
need t^keep in mind two potential audiences .Townspeople and farmers
themse,Ives.