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Metadata
Object Name |
Bulletin |
Source |
Carnegie Cultural Center |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.017.005 |
Credit line |
Carnegie Cultural Center - New Hampton, Iowa |
Description |
This U.S.D.A. bulletin, entitled "Better Seed Corn," provided farmers with information about seed corn and farming methods. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Changes to Agriculture in a lesson on new inventions and practices that helped agriculture in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
This 15 page USDA bulletin from 1920 included articles all focused on better corn planting, harvesting and selling techniques to ensure a good crop year. Articles included those such as "What Constitutes Good Seed Corn", "Winter Storage of Seed Corn", "How to Gather Seed Corn" and "Treatment of Seed Corn Immediately after Gathering". |
Primary/Secondary Source |
General primary source |
County Tag |
Chickasaw |
Multimedia Links |
Click here to view/hear the file. |
Search Terms |
Agricultural Products/Types Agriculture Farmers/Farm Life Media/Communication Agricultural productivity |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Carnegie Cultural Center and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
