FARMSTEAD WINDBREAK PLANTINGS 
The pictures on this page of farmstead plantings are becoming common sights throughout the Midwest. 
We can think of no greater contribution toward the beautifying of our midwestern states than what these many 
farmstead plantings present us with. We must all remember that our complete livelihood depends upon the 
soil, therefore we must preserve it. Properly planted windbreaks pay good dividends. They protect against 
hot winds from burning up crops as well as carrying the top soil away. They protect livestock and farm build- 
ings from cold winds and snow. Remember, wind dries out the soil and dry soil seldom produces profitable 
crops. 
Farmstead Windbreak of Evergreens showing method The large Evergreens in this planting add a lot of beauty to this 
of planting. farm home, as well as stopping hard driving winds, also stops dust 
from gravel and dirt roads. 
Lombardy Poplar Windbreak is one of Chinese Elm background furnished much Protecting young shrubs in our field 
our evergreen fields. protection in our baby evergreen fields. with an evergreen windbreak. 
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