The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture put out a new memorandum requiring soil conservation districts work more closely with the Production and Marketing Administration which required a joint plan of operations. It has thrown more work on the technicians…
A binder created by Louisa County SWCD containing newsletters, news clippings, photographs, award certificates, cards, and other commemorative materials. (253)
There was a big increase in the use of dams for erosion control, There was an increase in soil testing and an increase and improvement of forage crops. There is still a big job to do in the area of farmer education. Farmers need to learn to do more…
The district had a more limited staff to assist farmers this year due to reorganization in the soil conservation service and limited funding to pay competitive wages. Although shorthanded, a great deal of conservation practices were applied on the…
The District helped sponsor four rural school teachers to the Springbrook Conservation School during the summer. A new Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the District Commissioners.Five Des Moines County4-H Club boys won an…
