Farm Scene, 1999
Strips of oats and hay are interspersed with strips of corn to save soil and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on this field in northeast Iowa. 1999.
Photographer: Lynn Betts. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Pathways
How has agriculture in Iowa changed over time?
Media Artifacts
Investigation Tip: Get up-close and in-depth when examining artifacts such as photographs. Look for details such as clothing, technologies or street signs in old photographs to learn more about the past.