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1980s - Results of too much rain

Here is a series of photos from the early 1980's showing muddy fields and wet lowland areas as the result of too much rain.

This alternative crop project sign for Amaranth grain stands beside a field in Des Moines County.

These photos show preparations for a pond on Bill Carter's property. The contractor was Frank Woddall.

Bill Walker stands by a field with water sitting in it due to excessive rainfall.

These photos show conservationist Howard Bright working in an amaratnh grain alternative crop field.

Growing Amaranth grain was a new project for the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District

This was a new project for the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District.

These photos of excess water in fields were taken by Howard Bright soil conservationist.

An unidentified man wearing cut-off blue jeans walks in a field.

A pickup truck drives down a rural road beside green fields and pastures.

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