Farmerettes Most of us have probably heard of Rosie the Riveter, but have you heard of the Farmerettes? During World War I and II, members of the Women’s Land Army of America (also called Farmerettes) tended the United States’ farms while workers were fighting overseas. With food scarce during wartime, keeping farms running and producing food was vital. Many of these women had never worked on farms before but pitched in to do their part for the war effort.
Gardening in America was once more than a pastime, it was a patriotic duty! Christine tells the story of Victory Gardens here, an amazing wartime effort to encourage Americans to do their part and grow their own food. Learn more here on how to build your own Victory garden.
Chunky Potato Leek Soup Recipe As part of the Victory Garden movement, families were also encouraged to eat “wheatless” and “meatless” meals to save those resources for feeding the soldiers. Download this recipe and watch as Anna demonstrates this easy recipe.
Oat Wafer Recipe As part of the Victory Garden movement, families were also encouraged to eat “wheatless” and “meatless” meals to save those resources for feeding the soldiers. Download this recipe and watch as Emery demonstrates this sweet wheatless treat that we can still enjoy today!
Foodie Friday – Potato Leek Soup : Anna demonstrates an easy recipe for a hearty potato leek soup in tribute to the Victory Garden movement’s wartime effort to encourage family’s to eat “wheatless and meatless” meals. Download the recipe here.
Time Travel Tuesday – Oat Wafer Recipe : As part of the Victory Garden movement, families were also encouraged to eat “wheatless” and “meatless” meals to save those resources for feeding the soldiers. Emery demonstrates this sweet wheatless treat that we can still enjoy today! Download the recipe, gather your ingredients and follow along!
Billings Farm Victory Gardens : Did you know? Gardening in America was once more than a pastime, it was a patriotic duty! Christine tells the story of Victory Gardens, an amazing wartime effort to encourage Americans to do their part and grow their own food, including here at Billings Farm in Woodstock, Vermont.
Build Your Own Victory Garden 
