Conservation practices like this reduce soil erosion. Taken by A. Otter, July 8, 1974. Taken by Earl R. Baker. Taken by Russ Jongewaard, January 15, 1962. Mr. Anderson's farmstead is protected by his tree planting from snow during winter and hot winds during summer.
Wildlife make use of the protection by staying under cover here.
The birds nest here too. Taken July 3, 1957. Dams and Ponds. Taken in 1945. Contour farming near a watershed - fish ponds in background in Fairview, Kansas.