John Gleasons Prize-Winning Corn   Save
John Gleason Collection
Description: John Gleason's prize-winning corn in the Grand Champion Sweepstakes at the Ohio State Corn Show, 1925. John Gleason (1886-1932) was a Clinton County, Ohio, farmer who developed hybrid seed corn and raised pedigreed poultry. He was known throughout Ohio and the region as a progressive farmer who was interested in corn culture. Because of his knowledge and ability, Gleason was in demand as a judge of corn at various shows and county fairs. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06031
Subjects: Corn--Hybridization; Ohio Economy--Agriculture; Farming
Places: Clinton County (Ohio)