Eddie Hughes talks about his upbringing in Weld County, Colorado, and his move to Mesa County in 1937 as part of a Federal resettlement program for people affected by the Dust Bowl. He describes the crops that he planted over the years in the Hunter District, raising cattle, and other agricultural practices. He recalls elements of farm life, such as purifying drinking water with a homemade system. He describes what his family did for fun and recreation, including playing in the Grand Valley Canal, playing baseball, and going to dances. He remembers the fire that destroyed their house in 1968 and the subsequent sale of the farm. He talks about other people that came to Mesa County under the auspices of the United States Resettlement Administration. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western Colorado.
