Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed: John Chapman’s Legacy in American Agriculture

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

Early Life in Massachusetts John Chapman, famously known as Johnny Appleseed, holds a lasting place in American agricultural history. Born in September 1774 in Massachusetts, Chapman grew up in a bustling household with 11 younger siblings. From an early age, he developed a passion for horticulture. At the age of 13, with the guidance and support of his father, Chapman …