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This Day in Minnesota History

March 5, 1852

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Farmers in Benton County form the state's first county agricultural society. Oliver H. Kelley, who would later found the National Grange, is one of ten charter members. County agricultural society members share information about stock, seeds, fruit, and farming practices.

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