Much of my career has focused on the developing world – agriculture, environment, institutions – primarily in Latin America. I was a Peace Corp Volunteer in the Dominican Republic and return there regularly. New research focuses on how Dominican agriculture supports food for the tourism sector.
From 2000-2007 I produced a book based on the diaries and ledgers of an IL farm in the early half of the 20th century (at left). I followed that up with additional research on Midwestern agricultural technology. Check out some of my research on early farm engines.
My latest book is Letters from the Boys: Wisconsin World War I Soldiers Write Home, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, February, 2018.