Dr. Sam Moyer Archives - Baca County History

“No machine has yet been invented to successfully replace the hand labor. The men, using broomcorn knives with sharp five-inch knives, move […]

Did Ben Franklin Really Have a Key Role in Bringing Broomcorn to America?

In the talks I have given about broomcorn I have always mentioned that Benjamin Franklin is often credited with bringing broomcorn to […]

Reposted with Permission by Dr. Sam Moyer. Although there hasn’t been broomcorn production in Baca County for many years, there actually has […]