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Soil and Water Conservation Stamps issued in 1959 and 1960

1949 - Years of Soil Conservation in Iowa

The passage of the 1939 soil conservation district law was a big step in the development of local conservation efforts.

Big Wyacondah Watershed Dedication Brochure 1976

This dedication brochure traces the history of the development of the Big Wyacondah Watershed from 1963-1976

1962 Regional Queen of Conservation - Kay Clyman

This paper mentions the regional queen as well as other activities going on that year - watersheds and awards.

1964 - Big Wyacondah Work Scheduled

J.C. Whistler won the low bid for a second project on the Big Wyacondah Watershed Project.

1964 - Field Demonstration

Field terracing and contouring with the new John Deere 5010 self elevating scrapers will be on display at a field demonstration Wednesday, April 1st at the Pearl Hunt-Burchett farm in Davis County

1964 - Can Save Soil by Contouring

Verle Arnold, Conservationist, explains how soil loss can be prevented with contour farming

1964 - 16 Acres of Trees Planted This Year

Davis County farmers have planted 225 acres of trees over the past few years.

1964 Contestants in Queen of Conservation Contest

Carol Spillman, Sandra Delzell, Gail White, and Terri Laws are the contestants in the Queen of Conservation contest

1964 - County Sports Yellow Bloom of Trefoil

Verle Arnold, Davis County Conservationist, reports that properly managed trefoil pastures usually produce three times the livestock products as the same fields in the usual cover of bluegrass and weeds.

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