Raking Brush for Potato Planting in Iron River Michigan 1937

In Iron River, Michigan, Lon Allens son rakes brush from cut-over land in preparation for potato planting. In May 1937, this scene depicts the agricultural practices in Iron County, where farming was pivotal for local economies. The method of clearing land for crops was common in the 1930s as farmers adapted to changing agricultural needs.

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