Photograph of nine heads of cattle grazing in a field on the McFarlin Ranch after receiving seven inches of snow. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle on the McFarlin ranch, a cooperator with the Hughes County SWCD, after a 7 inch snow. Loamy Prairie range site, was in excellent condition. The grass was properly used creating a condition to hold the snow where it fell.”

Photograph of a small grove of trees covered in snow. A creek or stream runs through the grove. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Local Interest.”

Photograph of a herd of cattle grazing in a snow covered field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle in snow. Notice how the snow has packed up due to proper use."

Photograph of sheet and gully erosion caused by uncontrolled run-off on an unprotected cultivated field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sheet and gully erosion caused by uncontrolled run-off on unprotected cultivated field. Rows have been run across the slope in an attempt to prevent this drainage but runoff "jumped" the furrows causing cross-cutting. Contour cultivation and perhaps terraces will be required to control erosion here."

Photograph of David Wells, Soil Conservationist, and Rex Abbott, farmer, discussing hay quality across three photographs. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: David Wells and Rex Abbott. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "David Wells, Soil Conservationist, McAlester, A. O. discuss hay quality with Rex Abbott, farmer."

Photograph of Hughes County SWCD; Big Wewoka Creek Watershed. OK-3006-5.