Gasport was once home to an impressive manufacturer of ag spraying equipment. Friend Manufacturing was founded in 1895 and lasted into the early 1990's. Here's an interesting historical website about the company written with an Australian perspective....
http://www.steamengine.com.au/index.php/ic/engines/252-a-friend-to-the-world
http://www.steamengine.com.au/index.php/ic/engines/252-a-friend-to-the-world
