Starke Florida Bradford Co. Modern Farming Threshing Real Photo Postcard

The term Modern Farming in the early 20th century, as depicted in Starke, Florida (Bradford County), referred to the significant adoption of mechanized, horse-drawn implements that dramatically improved agricultural efficiency over manual labor. The equipment shown, likely a grain binder, was a revolutionary innovation that combined cutting grain stalks with tying them into bundles (sheaves), a critical advancement in harvesting technology that became widespread during this period.