Richard Walther Darré
Agronomist and political figure
Born
1895
130 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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This Argentine-German agronomist and politician served as a prominent figure in the Nazi regime. Darré held the position of Reichsernährungsminister, focusing on agricultural policy. He advocated for soil conservation and promoted the idea of the Volkstumsfarm, which aimed to establish an agrarian society based on racial purity. His agricultural policies led to the establishment of organizations that supported farmers, emphasizing self-sufficiency within the regime's ideology. Darré's writings on agricultural matters further solidified his influence in the field during this period.
Served as Reichsernährungsminister
Promoted the Volkstumsfarm concept
Authored agricultural writings
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