it’s a bountiful life
Interview by Linda DuBois • Photos by Fred Greaves
the past Plowing through
Museum docent enjoys helping visitors understand agriculture’s evolution
The estimated 40,000 visitors each year to the California Agriculture Museum in Woodland are greeted by friendly docents who offer tours, answer questions and explain the ins and outs of hundreds of antique tractors, exhibits and artifacts. These are also the folks who keep the museum clean and organized. The volunteer coordinator of the 10 dedicated regulars is 87-year-old Gene Muhlenkamp, who has faithfully served at the 45,000-square-foot Yolo County museum since it opened in 1997. Born on an Ohio farm, he had a long career with a commercial airline before retiring and staying busy with part-time jobs and volunteer commitments.
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January/February 2023
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