Agriculture
By: Jessica M. and Ayssa K.
On this page you can learn about early agriculture in Ludlow. You can read about how Indians used this land, as well as how Ludlow’s earliest settlers used it. Most Americans typically lived off of the farm in the 1700’s and people in Ludlow did as well. You can learn the typical statistics of an average farm found in Ludlow and what kinds of animals and crops they raised. There were also several mills in early Ludlow, including sawmills, gristmills, and cider mills that were found along streams. This provided the settlers with lumber, flour, apple cider and many other things to help them survive.
Typical Ludlow Field
Ludlow, Massachusetts, 2007
- Indian Farming
- Early Agriculture
- Typical Ludlow Farms
- Early Farm Statistics
- Cost of Living
- Sawmills and Gristmills
- Cider Mills
- Changes in Farming