State Historical Society of Iowa

Farmer Harvesting Corn with a John Deere Tractor, 1945

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Two-row corn picker pulled along with and powered by a small tractor. Harvested ears of corn collected in small wagon also pulled along with the tractor and cornpicker.
Courtesy of the State Historical Society of Iowa, 1945

Description

This farmer is operating a corn harvester with a John Deere tractor. The corn harvester was an attachment that farmers could put on their tractor when it was time to harvest and then take off again. 

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Is this photo taken in a rural area or an urban area? Use evidence from the image to support your answer.
  • How does this kind of transportation help this farmer do his job?