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Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Department of Agriculture |
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| Date Created | 1958 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 162 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Contour Farming
1950
Aerial view of a farm and surrounding fields farmed with the contour method. Shocks of grain dot several of the fields.
Patterns
1956
Aerial view of contour farming. Farms and patches of woods are spread out in the landscape.
Contour Farming
1950
Aerial view of contour farming surrounding multiple farms and woods.
Terraced Farm Land
1948
Aerial view of terraced farm land with shocks of harvested corn. A farm is in the valley and trees cover much of the hills.
Farms Along U.S. 16
Aerial view of a road, with several farms, fields and hills along it. Caption reads: "U.S. 16 near La Crosse, Wis."
Strip Cropping
July 27, 1937
Contour strip cropping with corn, grain, alfalfa, grain, and alfalfa. Protected woodlot in background.
