This cartoon shows four scenes of farmers and farmland in good times and bad. When the land is productive, the farmer thrives. When it is not, the farmer experiences hard times.
During World War II, Iowa State College made recommendations on good soil management practices for Iowa farmers. The object of these recommended practices were to keep each acre in maximum production and to minimize soil erosion.
The purpose of this program is to assist farm owners and operators in Des Moines County in formulating and. carrying out a sound land use and conservation program.
