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The Farmerettes: How They Helped Us Win WWII

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Most people think of Rosie the Riveter when remembering women in the work force during WWII, but many of her lesser-known compatriots were operating farms. Called “Farmerettes”, they were trained to operate farm equipment to grow crops and tend livestock to support the war effort. This presentation will tell their story.