Frank H. Mendell, State Conservationist, writes to John H. Blaul, Chairman of the Des Moines County Soil Conservation District, complementing him and the District for their leadership in soil conservation.after reading the 1948 Annual Report.
Pictured above are members of the committee at their first meeting at the Field Day site in July, 1948. Left to right are: , Mel Shanda, Louise county extension director; Herman W. Beck, Field Day chairman: Ray Audsley , Farm planter;
Walter Eyre…
Looking east toward food tent on Kenneth Redfield farm, this photograph shows many parked cars and attendees around the food tent on Field Day. There is also a Red Cross tent and a Coca Cola truck
The District was pleased to see a big increase in conservation practices applied, especially terracing. Three major needs were identified: pasture renovation, terracing and the adoption of proper rotations.There were a large number of applications…
Frank H. Mendell, State Conservationist, writes to Howard Gieselman, Chairman of the Des Moines County Soil Conservation District, praising the District for their excellent work in conservation. after reading the 1949 District report.
