“Built on Agriculture” is a four-part PBS documentary series that pays tribute to the people who settled the plains of Manitoba and what they achieved.
Lord Selkirk’s compassion for the Scottish crofters helped seed the Canadian prairies with a population that helped retain the land for Canada. They faced many struggles surviving the early decades and becoming successful farmers. Because of their success the prairies were then settled by waves of immigrant farmers attracted by free land.
“Built on Agriculture” is a four-part PBS documentary series that pays tribute to the people who settled the plains of Manitoba and what they achieved.
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