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A Weekend Project
A Weekend Project
- Farm fencing, unknown. Photograph found in the John R. Neetzel papers
Did you know that the study and treatment of fence posting has been researched at the University of Minnesota over the past 75 years? Found in the John R. Neetzel papers, he along with others created a proper fence technique that was perfected for wear and tear against the Midwest climate.
- Fence post preservation treatments being tested, undated. Photograph found in the John R. Neetzel papers
John R. Neetzel started his career as a researcher for the U.S. Forest Service in 1931, and by 1947 was appointed as a member of the University of Minnesota's Forest Service's North Central Forest Experiment Station and the School of Forestry. Up until his retirement in 1965, Neetzel focused on the treatement of wood for home projects and on the farm.
- John Neetzel with a post tester, University Farm Post Test Plot, 1962. Photograph found in the John R. Neetzel papers
- Farm fencing, undated. Photograph found in the John R. Neetzel papers
Use these photos as inspiration for your potential summer fencing project, or check out the John R. Neetzel papers for more guidance on creating the ideal fence for your needs!
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