When Dreams Die: The Friggstad Story by Olaf Friggstad & Sherry Schaefer
Product Details
- Updated edition of the compelling Friggstad family story by acclaimed agricultural author Sherry Schaefer
- Chronicles the rise, challenges, and legacy of Friggstad
- Manufacturing and its impact on modern agriculture
- Features historical photographs, documents, and materials provided directly by the Friggstad family
- Includes expanded content on the Friggstad family and their enduring agricultural legacy
- New chapter highlighting Honey Bee Manufacturing, now operating from the original Friggstad homeplace and factory
- Explores the connection between Friggstad and Flexi-Coil, including the acquisition of the Friggstad factory during the 1980s
- Combines agricultural history, innovation, entrepreneurship, and perseverance into one inspiring story
- An essential addition to the library of farm equipment enthusiasts, agricultural historians, and prairie farming families
Product Specs
- Stock #: 9780692866757
Product Description
When Dreams Die: The Friggstad Story tells the remarkable story of a family whose innovation helped shape modern agriculture. Written by renowned agricultural author Sherry Schaefer, this updated edition builds upon the original 1997 publication with newly researched material, historical photographs, and expanded insights into one of Western Canada's most influential agricultural manufacturing stories.
Drawing from archives preserved by the Friggstad family and newly digitized historical materials, the book follows the family's entrepreneurial journey through success, adversity, and lasting impact on the farm equipment industry. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the people, ideas, and challenges behind the Friggstad name and its contributions to agricultural advancement.
This new edition also explores the continuing legacy of the Friggstad operation through Honey Bee Manufacturing, now located at the original Friggstad homeplace and factory, as well as the important role Flexi-Coil played in the story after acquiring the Friggstad facility during the 1980s. Rich in history, inspiration, and agricultural heritage, When Dreams Die is a captivating read for anyone interested in farm machinery, prairie innovation, and the resilient spirit of agricultural entrepreneurs.
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