South Dakota Farmers Unite For War Food Production
South Dakota farms aim for a record war output in 1942 with 72,454 farms pledging higher production across pork eggs poultry butterfat milk and cattle. The state conducts a census like sign up under War Board guidance to meet goals, while repairing machinery, salvaging scrap, and promoting Victory Gardens to boost nutritious crops for troops allies and civilians.
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South Dakota
Hevise
U.S. Department of Agriculture
America
Claude R. Wickard
Farmers of America
U.S
State to Set New Farm Output Record in 1942
South Dakota agricultural leaders form USDA War Board to direct Food for Freedom program. Alfred R. Barnes chairs a seven member group with state heads of USDA agencies guiding county boards to help farmers meet 1942 production goals despite anticipated obstacles and a statewide educational campaign already underway.
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U.S.C.A
South Dakota
War Board
Meeert Hod
Boo Rancorten
Uncle Sam
Usda War Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural War Boards
U. S. Employment Service
South Dakota Farmers Face 1942 War Production Goals
Farmers brace for 1942 with higher purchasing power yet labor shortages from drafts and wartime industry work. Machinery curtailment, rationing, burlap and fertilizer scarcity threaten plans while favorable weather remains uncertain. Fieldmen offer loans as optimism grows for parity prices and strong wartime demand. Toasted Cinnamon Sticks recipe note follows.
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South Dakota
Must Plant A Garden To Secure Seed Loan
A 1942 emergency crop loan program in Omaha aims to practically double South Dakota garden numbers. Jon Ashford, regional manager, says borrowers must follow rigid seed and crop plans, with field agents checking compliance. Loans target farmers lacking credit to buy seed, feed, fuel, oil, machinery repairs, and other necessities to produce a crop secured by the crops grown.
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