The Women's Land Army

• During the first World War women were mobilized to work with food production on farms and in gardens across England and America. This program was called "The Women's Land Army."Later with the outbreak of World War II,it was re-introduced for the same purpose

• Land girls were hired to work many hours ploughing(mainly with horses due to the short supply of tractors),milking cows,digging ditches,logging,etc.For their hard labor they were given a small allowance along with their uniform.In England it was the classic beige corduroy breeches,green pullover sweater and cowboy style hat.