Yesterday was the 80th anniversary of the japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust the United States into World War II. As we entered the war, restriction were place on many items such as rubber and steel. One question many had was …..how are we going to feed our troops. USDA’s Gary Crawford says a new emphasis was place on agriculture.
With Victory Gardens, many people, especially in the urban areas, were able to supply themselves with vegetable and fruits while the farmers worked on sending as much food as possible overseas.
