This sod breaking plow was used by one of the first families to settle in Audubon County. Plows like this were used to prepare land for farming. After this plow was no longer used for farming, it became a lawn landscaping piece. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture in a lesson on farming methods used by Iowans in the lates 1800s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.034.002 [Plow, Breaking]
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