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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1973

Page

5

Annual Soil Conservation District Report Summary

Paul Boettcher and Larry Shalla attended Ames short course on January 18. The district revised its program and work plan in February. March meetings included regional Iowa Association of District Commissioners events at Amana. two commissioners left and three elected to new six year terms. The district held a soil conservation speech contest on April 13 with seven Mid-Prairie students. winner was Andy Rowe. Various tours, a retirement, and staff changes followed. A September public hearing adopted soil loss regulations. State and regional awards recognized conservation leaders and programs.

Earl Wright Cletus Reed James McCreedy Iowa Association of District Commissioners Amana Marché Harold Ganon Howard Bohr Maurice Pacha Larry Shalla Mid - Prairie High School Andy Rowe Keith Rowe Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington Washington Toastmasters Club Paul Boettcher Miriam Oliver Lincoln School Washington Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp Lake Darling Washington County Dale Faulkner Sac County Muscatine Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners Herb Campbell WMT Iowa Register and Tribune Iowa Soil Conservation Sikke Temple Robert Spera Leroy Yeggy Camptain

Good program will pay dividends fertilizing pastures

County Extension Director James Frier explains fertilization as a cost effective method to increase pasture and herd size. He advises on nitrogen use with legume content, phosphorus and potassium needs, lime considerations, and timing of applications for bluegrass and tall grasses. Proper management boosts grazing days and beef production.

James Frier

District and Area Staff Members List

The document lists district governing body members James McCreedy as chair and Cletus Reed as treasurer along with five district members. It also names district personnel including Paul Boettcher Dale Faulkner Grover Rosenkild Lester Luckenbill and Mrs Grant McKune and the state clerk. It notes area personnel assisting John Eckes Tom Brown Stanley Simmons and a district conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service.

Paul Boettcher Dale Faulkner Grover Rosenkild SCS Lester Luckenbill Grant McKune Soil Conservation Service John Eckes Tom Brown Stanley Simmons

Conservation plans key part of work projects in district

The article explains how Soil Conservation Farm Plans aid farmers. Each plan uses two aerial photos plus a land use map and soil capability map to outline terraces waterways crop rotations and erosion controls. Costs are none beyond genuine commitment. district staff assist with photos materials and technical guidance to implement the plan.

Dale Faulkner Washington County The Soil Conservation Service Soil Conservation District Soil Conservation Office U.S. Soil Conservation Service

District organized here in 1944 soil conservation plan

The Washington County Soil Conservation District was organized at the request of county citizens in 1944 to conserve soil and land resources, prevent floods and erosion, and promote health. It operates under state supervision with five elected commissioners and collaborates with agencies and groups to carry out conservation programs.

Washington County State Department of Soil Conservation State Soil Conservation Committee

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Ames Washington County Soil Conservation District Journal Photo Ainsworth Washington Riverside Wellman Washington SDS Joe Knotek Jackson Township Washington Country Club Country Club Campbell Dale Hunt William Day Day Farm Dwane Shalla Ray Moorer Edward Miller Wayland Road
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