I want to thank Leon Anhaiser (SLHS '57) for sending me a link to this video about modern sugar cane harvesting. It's about 3 minutes long and does an impressive job of highlighting modern technological advancements in the field. No machetes nowadays.
Most of you know Leon was a VP at Imperial and has spent years in the sugar industry. He's still involved as a consultant.
I tried to find more information on Ellender Farms but had no luck. I learned, however, it's located about 10 miles southeast of Houma. It's right on the coast below Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
I tried to find more information on Ellender Farms but had no luck. I learned, however, it's located about 10 miles southeast of Houma. It's right on the coast below Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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| State prisoners harvesting sugar cane near Sugar Land around 1900. |
