A field is seen laying fallow in the summer at the Regina Experimental Station. One half was cultivated with a Duckfoot Cultivator and the other with a One-way discer.

Several rolled bales of hay are seen in a field near Emma Lake, Saskatchewan.

A fallow field growing shrubs and under-brush is seen near Emma Lake, Saskatchewan.

A row of wheat is seen laying on the ground from snow.

Forage harvesting research was started in 1971 in co-operation with the Engineering Research Service at Ottawa. Forage produced under various systems was evaluated by feeding to beef cattle. A hay-drying tower, the first on the continent, was built in 1971. It had a capacity of more than 80 tonnes dry matter. The first forage systems engineer was hired in 1973 Dr. W. Coates. The metal roof, suspended with a winch system, is supported by 4, H beams, bolted to metal plates anchored in concrete piles.

This fonds contains two series: Farm Documents and Memorabilia. The farm documents relate to material required to operate their farm, such as insurance policies, mortgages and Canadian Wheat Board forms and permits. Memorabilia include school, marriage, baptism, confirmation and lodge certificates given to various family members. The majority of certificates were presented to Julius Fortmann.