Westborough Agricultural Society founded

Date Range

1839 – 1839

Title

Westborough Agricultural Society founded

What occurred

In 1839, 27 Westborough farmers founded the Westborough Agricultural Society with the hopes of promoting agricultural education and farm related techniques. The individuals hoped to collect and distribute information that would help to increase product and improve the soil. The society held an annual town fair to promote agriculture that included cattle and livestock competitions, plowing demonstrations, exhibitions of new equipment and local products. Along with this, a farmers' market sold locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and breads.

Location

Westborough, MA

Image Citation

https://patch.com/massachusetts/westborough/westborough-agricultural-society-park-on-the-turnpike

Student name(s)

Ryan Gallary