Three to Receive Kansas Bankers Awards in 1959
Franklin County farm families and an Ottawa industry will be honored for soil conservation work in 1959. Recipients: Mr. and Mrs. Nels Kristenson Pomona, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herring Williamsburg RFD 2, and Willis Nursery Ottawa. Awards presented January 26 at Memorial Auditorium with remarks by A. O. Sigler and Leslie C. Hunter.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Kansas _‘ Bankers’ Association
A. O. Sigler
Peoples National Bank
Richmond
Nels Kristenson
Pomona
Roy Herring
RFD 2
Williamsburg
Willis Nursery
Memorial Auditorium
Leslie C. Hunter
Hunter
Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Kenneth Campbell
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Detwiler Sisters
Franklin County Bankers’ Association
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Soil Conservation District
Bankers’ Awards
George Stevens
ECMO
Kansas City
Willis Nursery Shows Profitable Soil Conservation Practices
Willis Nursery of Ottawa, a 1872 establishment now larger than many locals realize, demonstrates profitable soil conservation. J. J. Pinney and Harold Crawford run the partnership. The firm terraced 320 of 400 acres, uses contour rows to reduce erosion, and interplants oats between evergreen rows for winter cover. After crops, land is reset with sorghum and rye, soil is restored, and evergreen cans from Hawaii and egg-packaging sources are repurposed for saleable plants. The operation ships to all states and to parts of Canada through a diversified stock line and innovative growing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Nursery
Ottawa
J. J. Pinney
Harold Crawford
Willis
Hawaii
Canada
Franklin County Farm Family Honored For Soil Conservation Efforts
Roy Herring farms about 409 acres near Homewood and has completed most slope land terracing and soil conservation planning. His daughter Sandra, a long-time 4-H member, attended Williamsburg High School and has shown grand champion Herefords at the Franklin County and Mid-America fairs. The family maintains pasture, alfalfa, and legumes with Hereford cattle, plus four planned stock water ponds as the land moves toward a balanced conservation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Herring
Homewood
Herring
Sandra
Plan on 280 Acres Shows Soil Conservation Success
Nels G. Kristenson and his wife operate 280 acres one mile east and two and a half miles north of Pomona. Since joining the Soil Conservation District in 1947, terracing and drainage work have protected soil and improved use. The farm features three stock ponds, 40 acres of brome grass, and about 75 Black Aberdeen Angus cattle. Kristenson also serves as performance supervisor for the Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Soil Bank
Nels G. Kristenson
Pomona
Kristenson
Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Dean
Department of Agriculture
John Kirkland
Leland Davis
Havery Scott
Topeka
Roy Rodgers
MR. and
Mrs
Gram
Odd Fellow Lodge
The
Franklin County Agricultural Stabilization Committee
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
2Nd and Walnut
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