- July 24, 2010 • 5:30 am PDT
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The National Agriculture Library has a fascinating collection of war-era food posters, which includes this 1917 infographic about the importance of conservation.
Thanks, Jordan

The National Agriculture Library has a fascinating collection of war-era food posters, which includes this 1917 infographic about the importance of conservation.
Thanks, Jordan
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