An interview with Chris Eckert / Chris Eckert ; Mark DePue, interviewer. 2008.

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An interview with Chris Eckert / Chris Eckert ; Mark DePue, interviewer. 2008.

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An interview of Chris Eckert conducted by Mark DePue for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Topics discussed include multi-generational family life on an Illinois farm; evolution of a farm in Illinois; maintaining peach and apple orchards; peach packing; pick-your-own farms; Eckert's Orchards; Eckert's Incorporated; University of Illinois; Department of Agriculture programs; crop insurance; immigration policies; and H-2A agriculture visa.

6 data discs (175 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.6 film cassettes : digital ; 3/8 in.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Born on May 18, 1972 in Belleville, Ill., and grew up in nearby Millstadt. His grandfather Kurt, father Lary and uncle Jim operated Eckert's Orchards and later Eckert's, Incorporated in Belleville, Grafton and Millstadt: apple and peach orchards and a roadside stand that evolved into a grocery store, restaurant and pick-your-own operation, catering to families in the metro-St. Louis area. Chris grew up knowing that the family business would be his future as well. He discussed family celebrations...

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Chartered as Illinois Industrial University 1867; adopted name University of Illinois in 1885 and know as the Urbana-Champaign campus; became University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1966). From the description of Afro-American Studies and Research Program records, 1980-1984. (Fisk University). WorldCat record id: 70970126 ...