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1975 Soil scientist Mel_Brown looks at aerial photos

Mel Brown led the soil survey for Des Moines County which began in 1975.

This unidentified man is holding a stack of papers and is apparently speaking to unseen people in a field, perhaps on a tour.

An unidentified man stands on a dusty road in a field.

An unidentified farmer squats in a dry field

This unidentified staff member is looking at photographs

Men are talking at an agricultural display

Refreshments are being served at a no-till information meeting at Mediapolis High School.

These unidentified men are looking at written materials provided on an unidentified soil conservation tour.

These unidentified farmers are on a tour of no-tillage fields in corn and soybeans as they learn about this new method of farming.

Rick Shafer kneels in dirt field on Mike Fye's property.