Ernest W. Kirk Jr. in Hybrid Corn Field Colorado 1939

Ernest W. Kirk Jr. stands in a field of hybrid corn in Ordway, Colorado, in 1939. He was a client of the Farm Security Administration, which aimed to assist struggling farmers during the Great Depression. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection and provides insight into agricultural advancements in Crowley County. Hybrid corn was a key development that improved crop yields and farming efficiency.

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