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James Oliver

The birth of James Oliver, inventor of the Chilled Plow.

James’ son and CEO of the Oliver Farm Equipment Company.

The new Oliver factory and the expansion of business.

The post-J.D. Oliver era of the Oliver company.

Buildings and facilities built or financed by the Oliver family.

Do you have a question about the Oliver family, company, history, or products the company produced? Contact Travis Childs, Director of Education at