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Show SOIL CONSERVATION The Tropic, Parla and Escal-nnte Tractor Co. met In Escalan-te early this month to discuss problems relative to operation of their earth moving equipment, which Is used for agricultural and conservation purposes In the Parla and Escalante districts. This company Is a cooperative group formed about five years ago by the Tropic Irrigation Co. and the Parla and Escalante Soil Conservation districts. The officers, of this organization are Harmon Shakespear, chairman; Earl Jolley, secretary.treasurer, and Lynn Gates and Les LeFevre. equipment supervisors for the Escalante River SCD and the Tropic Irrigation Co. respectively. Thlc group has provided a valuable asset to this portion of the county. The people In this area would probably have a very difficult time to get the work done which Is accomplished by the T.P.E. Tractor Co. If" It had not been organized. Dig earth moving equipment is the most economical way to accomplish land leveling and many soil conservation practices which benefit the farmers. The officers of this organization are working without nay to give this service at cost to the farmers. With some outstanding bills, they find it very difficult to operate on this basis, but are trying to continue. Our hats are off to these men, We hope that they get full support on their vital and worthy caue. |