The Women’s Land Army Marches Again

Speaking to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is always a treat. The audience is attentive (I guess paying to hear a lecture helps ensure that) and they ask good questions. What was unique about my recent presentation about the Women’s Land Army was that 90% of the audience were women.  I was somewhat surprised when I asked how many people had heard of the Women’s Land Army and no one raised their hand. A number of the ladies in the audience had attended all-female colleges that supplied the “Farmerettes.” during WWI and WWII. I passed out electronic responders to the audience to use when I asked questions and also passed out about 20 demonstration type signs that had role play information that further engaged the audience in the presentation.  We had a good time.