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Birth Date
Born to Will and Julie Redenbacher on a 205 acre farm south of Brazil, Indiana -
First Sales
Around twelve years old, Orville started selling popping corn on the cobb to stores around Brazil, making him upwards of $50 a month -
Moves into College
Orville pledged with Alpha Gamma Rho and began his degree in agriculture at Purdue University -
Graduation with Bachelors Degree
With a degree in agriculture, Orville graduated from Purdue University -
Hired as an Vocational Agriculture Teacher
Post-graduation, Orville was hired by Fontanet Schools in Indiana as a vo-ag teacher -
Became the Vigo County, IN County Extension Agent
At 25, Orville took the job of being the county extension agent, reviving the county fair and other major accomplishments. He was in this position until 1939. -
Farm Manager
Orville began a job as the farm manager at Princeton Farms, managing the production corn, soybeans, and oats. -
Princeton Farms Begins Popcorn Production
Orville began planting a variety of popcorn that was developed by Purdue University -
Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Begins Production
Orville had developed his own variety of popcorn and began growing it for market trade at Princeton Farms -
RedBow Popcorn Was Born
RedBow Popcorn Variety was being sold and Orville began wearing his trademarked red bowtie. This was the beginning to Orville Redenbacher Popcorn as we know today. -
Death
Orville suffered a heart attack and passed away in his home in California