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May 16, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Flax harvest starts in the valley this week, expected to increase; commissioner B. A. Harrigan notes issues, with specialist J. P. Fairbank available for consultations; most growers have secured favorable contracts.
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Harvest of Flax
Begins in Valley
Flax harvest began this week and will increase in volume by next week according to B. A. Harrigan, agricultural commissioner.
Some harvesting problems are still being encountered and growers will have the opportunity next week to confer with J. P. Fairbank, extension specialist in agricultural engineering who will be in the county for one week and who will be available for conferences.
A large majority of growers have already signed contracts which give them a good price on their product.
Begins in Valley
Flax harvest began this week and will increase in volume by next week according to B. A. Harrigan, agricultural commissioner.
Some harvesting problems are still being encountered and growers will have the opportunity next week to confer with J. P. Fairbank, extension specialist in agricultural engineering who will be in the county for one week and who will be available for conferences.
A large majority of growers have already signed contracts which give them a good price on their product.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Flax Harvest
Agricultural Commissioner
Extension Specialist
Growers Contracts
What entities or persons were involved?
B. A. Harrigan
J. P. Fairbank
Where did it happen?
Valley
Story Details
Key Persons
B. A. Harrigan
J. P. Fairbank
Location
Valley
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
Flax harvest begins in the valley, increasing next week; growers face problems and can confer with specialist J. P. Fairbank; most have signed contracts for good prices.