Edward Hitchcock notes for an address to a Massachusetts agricultural society

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Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Edward Hitchcock notes for an address to a Massachusetts agricultural society
Dates	1844-1864
Abstract	Notes by Edward Hitchcock intended for an address to a Massachusetts agricultural society, possibly the Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural Society or a branch of it, in which Hitchcock stresses the importance of embracing science in agriculture. He notes that Great Britain has been able to feed their growing population as a result of advanced farming methods. He expresses several wishes for farming in the Connecticut River Valley, all while urging farmers to embrace scientific improvements in agriculture and manufacturing.
Notes	The item is undated. Dates provided are drawn from the date the Hampden County Agricultural Society was formed (Hitchcock mentions it as an independent society) and Hitchcock's year of death.
Physical Description	1 item (14 pages)
Languages	English
Place of Creation	Massachusetts
Genre	Lecture notes
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Knowledge – Agriculture
Subject	Agriculture – Massachusetts – Pioneer Valley
Subject	Agricultural innovations
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 22 Folder 8
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