William D. Hoard
1836–1918 (age 82)
Publisher/Agricultural Innovator
Biography
William D. Hoard championed agricultural progress as a publisher and innovator, sharing knowledge through his widely read periodicals and advocating for modern dairy practices that strengthened rural communities.
His tireless work brought farmers together, promoted public education about agriculture, and left a legacy of practical wisdom that continued to nourish the land he loved.