Photograph of four heads of cattle and a midland Bermuda pasture planted in 1955 on the Honey Creek Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Proper use of midland Bermuda that was planted in 55."

Photograph of four heads of cattle on a properly used range consisting of big bluestem grass, little bluestem grass, switch grass, and Indiangrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Proper range use. Big bluestem, switch grass, Indian grass and little bluestem grass.”

Photograph of a woodland, second growth from virgin stand. OK-1630-5.

Photograph of "Hardwood trees growing at the foot-slope of Clarksville stony silt loam, 20 to 50 percent slopes."

Photograph of a grove of walnut trees growing along a stream. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Walnut trees occur mostly along streams in the county."

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED man looking up at a grove of pine trees. The back of the photograph proclaims, “A young growth of pine on Baxter cherty silt loam.”

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED man looking up at a grove of pine trees. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A young growth of pine on Baxter cherty silt loam."

Photograph of a field of corn growing on Okemah silty clay loam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Corn at roasting-ear stage on Okemah silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes."

Photograph of a field of soybean growing on Dennis silt loam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Soybean returns good yields on Dennis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, when properly manage."

Photograph of a field of wheat stubble on Stigler silt loam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat stubble on Stigler silt loam is a good source of crop residue for continuous cropping."

Photograph of seven heads of cattle grazing on Bermudagrass growing on Baxter and Locust soils. A barn is in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Baxter and Locust soils support a good growth of Bermudagrass."

Photograph of a fire guard on Honey Creek Ranch in Delaware County. OK-2685-1.

Photograph of Smooth Chert Savannah Range Site, showing fence line contrast between ungrazed and lightly grazed pasture. Area along high-line illustrates the potentialof brush control.

Photograph of a Smooth Chert Savannah Site, in excellent range condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Smooth Chert Savannah Site, in excellent range condition. This area resembles what the original or climax vegetation was at the time settlement in this area according to early settlers."

Photograph of a fireguard on Honey Creek Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fire guard on Honey Creek Ranch in Delaware County."

Photograph of a fireguard on Honey Creek Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fire guard on Honey Creek Ranch in Delaware County."

Photograph of improved pasture. Top grade milk cow grazing in an excellent pasture of orchard grass and ladino clover overseeded with crimson clover. It was cleared of trees and brush in 1953 and summer fallowed before seeding in September of 1954. One ton of 0-20-0 fertilizer was applied to this ten acre pasture. It has been carrying 15 head of cattle most of the time since it was established. Proper grazing has been applied to this pasture to conserve base plants. OK-292-8.

Photograph of hand seeding by Theodore Noblett on his farm. He seeds sericea lespedeza with a hand-operated whirlwind seeder. This land was fertilized with 175 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre before seeding. Seeding was done at the rate of 20 pounds of seed per acre. Mr. Noblett seeded and cross seeded this area to get an even stand and plans to use it for a permanent hay field. The field will be rolled with a packer after it is planted. OK-291-11.

Photograph of improve pasture, Cleve Frye Ranch. The land was cleared in March, 1955 and sodded to Bermuda grass and overseeded with Ladino clover in the spring of 1955. An application of 125 pounds per acre of 10-20-10 fertilizer was used. This pasture carried 40 head of cattle in 1955 and 30 head in 1956. With ample water in the pasture it can be used in a pasture rotation system to conserve the base grasses. OK-292-4.

Photograph of improved pasture. Bermuda grass pasture planted in the spring of 1952. Fertilized with 100 pounds of 21-53-0 fertilizer per acre in the fall of 1952. In 1953, 100 pounds per acre of 0-60-0 fertilizer was applied. At the time of sprigging 25 tons of lime and 1000 pounds of Rock Phosphate were applied. In 1955, Mr. Boetto pastured 34 head of milking short born cattle on this 15 acre plot for most of the summer. The Bermuda grass was overseeded with ladino clover, Korean lespedeza, and yellow hop clover. This pasture was developed with the assistance of the Soil Conservation Service OK-292-1.

Photograph of 18+ heads of milking shorthorn cattle on an improved pasture consisting of Bermuda, ladino clover, Korean lespedeza, and yellow hop clover. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Improved Pasture. Bermudagrass pasture planted in the spring of 1952. Fertilized with 100 pounds of 21-53-0 in the fall of 1952. In 1953 100 pounds of 0-60-0 was applied. At time of sprigging 25 tons of lime and 1000 pounds of Rock Phosphate were applied. In 1955, Mr. Boetto pastured 34 head of milking shorthorn cattle on the 15 acre plot for most of the summer. The bermudagrass was overseeded with ladino clover, Korean lespedeza and yellow hop clover. This pasture was developed with the assistance of the Soil Conservation Service.”

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man and a cow standing in an improved pasture of orchard grass, ladino clover, and crimson clover. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Improved Pasture. Excellent improved pasture of orchard grass and ladino clover overseeded with crimson clover. It was cleared of trees and brush in 1953 and summer followed before seeding in September of 1954. One tone of 0-20-0 fertilizer was applied to this ten acre pasture. This pasture has been carrying 15 head of cattle most of the time since it was established. Proper hrazing [sic] has been applied to this pasture to conserve the base plants."

Photograph of bottomland protected by flood retarding structure which features bottom-water release.

Photograph of John Patterson with broilers inside modern poultry house.