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A Farm Story with Jerry Apps

Thursday, August 8, 9 p.m., WKAR | Watch and call or Give Now for special DVD offers.

Experience farm life in the 1930s and 40s through the eyes of a boy growing up in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, the archetype of rural America, guided by acclaimed author, teacher and historian Jerry Apps.

Like a family photo album, this portrait evokes memories of experiences that created the values of hard work, determination and community.

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