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Lavaca County 1940 Agent Report Highlights Soil Conservation
County Agricultural Agent totals show 1940 efforts in soil conservation, 4 H club work, and horticulture. Terracing reached about 2000 of 4191 farms in the county, with 103 farmers surveyed and most reporting terraces insured against the 1940 flood. 4 H clubs grew corn and cotton, yielding notable per acre gains, while orchard and pecan work expanded with schools and demonstrations. Community support from local chambers and newspapers aided the Extension Program.
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Lavaca County
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Lavaca
Adolph Lorfing
Shiloh Club
Lester Raab
Oak Grove Club
Commissioners’ Court
Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce
Shiner Chamber of Commerce
Hallettsville Rotary Club
Moulton Business Men’s League
Hallettsville New Era Herald
the Tribune
Navy Domov
Shiner Gazette
Moulton Hagle
Yoakum Times
Yoakum Herald