Front:
सज
SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION
CO
ENVER
FEB
6.
1984
80202
Ramsay
USA 200
Back:
After witnessing the destructive effects of erosion during
the “Dust Bowls" of the 1930's, Congress established
the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture on April 27, 1935. Since that time, the Soil
Conservation Service has worked directly with the far-
mers, teaching them new farming techniques to reduce
the hazards of floods and droughts. The Soil Conservation
Service also holds demonstrations to promote soil and
water conservation and new farming methods which
avoid erosion. Working in cooperation with the Soil
Conservation Service is the National Association of Con-
servation Districts, an organization which provides infor-
mation and support services to farmers and ranchers.
This group also conducts research, special projects,
public information and communication programs and
has nearly three thousand member districts nationwide.
In honor of the Soil Conservation Service and the conser-
vation efforts it has encouraged, the United States issued
the stamp featured on this Maximum Card.
No. 84-11
©1984 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Bill Ramsey.
